Web 2.0 Interactive Tools: A Quick Guide

Web 2.0 Interactive Tools:
A Quick Guide
MOHAMED AMIN EMBI
Centre for Academic Advancement
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
2013

Table of Contents i
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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CHAPTER 1 SOCRATIVE
What is Socrative?…………………………………………………...16
Benefits of Socrative……...………………………………………………
Ways of using Socrative……………………………….…………………
Get started with Socrative.…………………………………………….
References……………………………………………………………22
CHAPTER 2 EDISTORM
What is Edistorm?..………………………………………………………
Benefits of Edistorm………....……………………………………..……..
Using Edistorm in the classroom…………………………………...……
Get started with Edistorm………………………………………………
References……………………………………………………………….
CHAPTER 3 TWIDDLA
What is Twiddla?……………………………………………....................
Advantages of Twiddla……………….…………………………………
Ways of using Twiddla for teaching……………………………………..
Get started with Twiddla………………………………………………...
References………………………………………………………………
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CHAPTER 4 WALLWISHER
What is Wallwisher?…………………………………………………70
Benefits of using Wallwisher.…………………………………………….
Using Wallwisher as a research tool………………………………..
Get started with Wallwisher…………………………………………72
References……………………………………………………………80
CHAPTER 5 TYPEWITH.ME
What is TypeWith.me?........................................................................................
Ways for students and teachers to use TypeWith.me………………..
Get started with TypeWith.me…………..………………………………
References……………………………………………………………….
CHAPTER 6 VOICETHREAD
What is a Voicethread?………………………………………………..1
Benefits of using Voicethread………………………………………....1
Ways of using Voicethread…………………..………………………….
Usage in teaching and learning…………………………………………...
Get started with Voicethread.…………………………………………2
References………………………………………………………………
CHAPTER 7 MIND42
What is a Mind42?....……………………………………………...……..1
Advantages of Mind42..…..…………………………………………....1
Using Mind42……………………………..……………………………....
Get started with Mind42…….…………………………………………2
References…………………………………………………………….6
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CHAPTER 8 SYNC.IN
What is Sync.In?………………………………………………………….
Advantages of Sync.In.……………………………………………………
Get started with Sync.In………………………………………………..
References………………………………………………………………..
CHAPTER 9 POLL EVERYWHERE
What is Poll Everywhere?……………………………………………..1
Ideas for usage in class...………………………………………………..1
Benefits of Poll Everywhere…………………………………………..….
Get started with Poll Everywhere…………………………………......
References………………………………………………………………8
CHAPTER 10 SCRIBLAR
What is Scribblar?....…………………………………………………1
Benefits of Scribblar………………………………………………
Example of how Scribblar support learning…………………………….
Get started with Scribblar…………………………………………...3
References………………………………………………………………
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Chapter 1: Socrative 1
WHAT IS SOCRATIVE?
Socrative is a smart student response system that empowers teachers to
engage their classrooms through a series of educational exercises and games
via smartphones, laptops, and tablets.
(Source: http://www.socrative.com/)
BENEFITS OF SORATIVE
The following are some benefits for using Socrative:
 Socrative was created by a group of teachers.
 It is interactive and engaging.
 It provides immediate feedback via formative assessments.
 It is paperless.
 It saves time when grading assignments.
 Students can use Socratic on any device, on any platform.
(Source: http://www.thelandscapeoflearning.com/2012/02/11-ways-to-use-
socrative-as-formative.html)
Chapter 1
SOCRATIVE

2 Chapter 1: Socrative
WAYS OF USING SOCRATIVE
The following are ways of using Socrative as formative assessment:
 True or False Questions
 Multiple Choice Questions
 Short Response
 Visual Data (Bar graphs and visual short responses)
 Exit Ticket
 Pre-Assessment
 Post-Assesment
 Create Short Quizzes
 Upload Premade Quizzes
 Reflection
 Collect Background Knowledge
 Quick Check for Understanding
 Voting on best responses
(Source: http://www.thelandscapeoflearning.com/2012/02/11-ways-to-use-
socrative-as-formative.html)

Chapter 1: Socrative 3
GET STARTED WITH SOCRATIVE
Go to: http://www.socrative.com/
Starting the RoomSTEP 2
STEP 1
Before you can start
using Socrative, you
need to ‘Sign Up’
first.
If you are
student, you
can log in
using
‘Student Log
In’.
If you are
teacher, you
can log in
using
‘Teacher Log
In’.

Then, click the ‘Create
Account’ button. Then, you
need to fill up another form
regarding your personal
details.
Or, you can click
the ‘Get started
now!” button at
the Socrative
Home page.
After that, you can
start using your
Socrative by
clicking this button.
Insert your
email and
password.

Chapter 1:Socrative 5
(a) Teacher login
(b) Student login
Once you are logged
in as teacher, you
will have your own
room number.
Edit your profile,
remove users from
your room and log
out from Socrative.
When the
students log in,
they need to
insert the room
number that you
have created.
Use the activities to
create and manage
your questions and
quizzes.
Then, click the
‘Join Room’
button.

Single Question Activities
(Teacher) (Student)
STEP 3
Teacher’s room
number and the
number of
students in the
room.
Student will log in
using the given room
number and wait for
the question to be
prompted by the
teacher.
The teacher can ask
the question verbally
and choose the type
of answer to be
responded by the
students.

(teacher) (student)
(teacher) (student)
The students will choose
the answers based on the
type of answers the
teacher chooses.
The teacher will wait
for the response from
the students.
This is the result of the
responses from the students.
The teacher can end the
activity or proceed with
another activity.
Students will wait the
next activity from
teacher.

Creating QuizzeSTEP 4
Then, go to
‘Create a
Quiz’.
Click at the
‘Manage Quizzes’
button.

Choose the type
of questions.
Insert the
Quiz name.
Type your question
and the possible
answers.
Then, click the
‘Save’ button.

This is an
example of a quiz
created.

Starting the QuizSTEP 5
Go to ‘Start
Quiz’.

(Teacher) (Student)
(Teacher) (Student)
The teacher will
select the quiz.
The teacher will send
each question to the
students and wait for their
responses.
The student will start
responding to the
questions posed by the
teacher, and then click the
‘Submit’ button.
The student will wait
for the question to be
prompted by the
teacher.

(Teacher) (Student)
(Teacher) (Student)
The teacher will receive the
response from the students and
then can click the ‘Send Next
Questions to Students’.
The students will received the
next question from teacher and
can choose the right answer.
The teacher will
wait for the
response from the
students.
The students will
wait for the next
question from
teacher.

(Teacher) (Student)
Students will click
the ‘Done’ button.
This is the
response
received by
teacher.
The teacher can
click the ‘End
Activity’ button if
she/he does not
have any more
questions to ask.

REFERENCES
http://www.socrative.com/ [13 February 2013]
http://www.thelandscapeoflearning.com/2012/02/11-ways-to-use-socrative-as-
formative.html [13 February 2013]

16 Chapter 2: Edistorm
WHAT IS EDISTORM?
The name Edistorm is a mash-up of the name Thomas Edison and
brainstorm. It is inspired by Edison’s idea factories. Edistorm is an incredible
brainstorming and collaboration tool. Edistorm has some additional features
and abilities that make it very useful in the classroom. You can brainstorm
and collaborate using virtual sticky notes. Edistorm gives you a place to
organize ideas in a real-time interactive wall. Virtual sticky notes can have
their own color and can be organized in vertical or horizontal
groupings. Edistorm can be created independently or with others in a
collaborative effort. Edistorm features an idea works at the bottom of the
screen offering suggested ideas based on what students add to the sticky
notes in the work space. Public and individual Edistorm are free to create,
but premium accounts are available for private Edistorm.
(Source: http://ilearntechnology.com/?p=2434)
Chapter 2
EDISTORM
WHAT IS EDISTORM?
The name Edistorm is a mash-up of the name Thomas Edison and
brainstorm. It is inspired by Edison’s idea factories. Edistorm is an incredible
brainstorming and collaboration tool. Edistorm has some additional features
and abilities that make it very useful in the classroom. You can brainstorm
and collaborate using virtual sticky notes. Edistorm gives you a place to
organize ideas in a real-time interactive wall. Virtual sticky notes can have
their own color and can be organized in vertical or horizontal
groupings. Edistorm can be created independently or with others in a
collaborative effort. Edistorm features an idea works at the bottom of the
screen offering suggested ideas based on what students add to the sticky
notes in the work space. Public and individual Edistorm are free to create,
but premium accounts are available for private Edistorm.
Chapter 2
EDISTORM

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BENEFITS OF EDISTORM
The following are some benefits you can get by using Edistorm:
1. No hastle because of known concept of 'sticky notes'.
2. Understandable for everyone.
3. Easy way to brainstorm and plan.
4. Makes brainstorming and planning much easier and more pleasant.
5. Possible to use from different locations and work together in real-
time.
6. No longer bound to location.
7. Measure results.
8. Can share images, videos and links.
9. No need to install software.
10. It is free.
(Source: http://2012digitalmediatrends.blogspot.com/2012/04/edistorm-
online-brainstorming-and.html)
USING EDISTORM IN THE CLASSROOM
The following are some ideas of using Edistorm in the classroom:
 Edistorm offers an exceptional opportunity for students to
brainstorm, collaborate, and group ideas.
 Students can use Edistorm to brainstorm ideas for writing, research,
for grouping ideas, and collaborating on group projects.

 Create an Edistorm for your students and ask them to group like
ideas, sort, and expand on thoughts. This could be done for any
historical event, literature, science concept, and even phonics.
 Students could practice spelling by typing out their spelling words
along with a sentence or synonyms on sticky notes. Then, they can
group words by spelling pattern or common phoneme blends.
 Create an Edistorm of sticky notes with English words and sticky
notes with a foreign language word on them. Students can work
together to group words with their meanings.
 In math, create Edistorm with word problems on one color of sticky
note and answers on another set of sticky notes.
 Students can work to create groups of problems and their solutions.
 Edistorm can be used for whole class activities using an interactive
whiteboard, the class can brainstorm together and collect ideas or
use the grouping feature in an activity created by the teacher or
students.

GET STARTED WITH EDISTORM
Go to http://www.edistorm.com/
Creating an Account
Then, click
the ‘Sign
Up’ button.
Click at this
button.
STEP 2
STEP 1
Fill in the
required
information.

Creating a Strom
To know more
about Edistorm,
you can watch
the introductory
Edistrom video
here.
STEP 3
Or you can continue
using Edistorm by
clicking the ‘Create
New Storm’ button.
Fill in the
required
information.
Open your Edistorm
and click at the
‘Create a Storm’
button.

(a) Adding Sticky Notes
Then, click the
‘Create’
button’.
Click at the
‘STICKY’ tab.
This is an
example of your
‘Storm’ being
displayed.
Type your
notes here. Then, click at
the ‘Add Idea’
button’.
Select the
color of sticky
notes.

(b) Adding Photos
(c) Inserting Videos
Enter the
video URL
from
youtube or
vimoe.
Click at the
‘VIDEO’ tab.
Select the picture
you want to
insert.
Click at the
‘PHOTO’ tab.
Then, click the
‘Open’ button.
Then, click the
‘Upload Image’
button’.
Then, click at
the ‘Add
Video’
button’.

An example of a storm created.
Sharing
Sticky notes.
Image
Video
STEP 4
Go to
‘Share’.
Click at the
‘Invite Users’
button.
Then, click at the
‘Send Invites’
button.
You can
invite others
by sending
the URL
address of
your storm
or you can
invite them
via email
address.

REFERENCES
http://ilearntechnology.com/?p=2434 [16 October 2012]
http://2012digitalmediatrends.blogspot.com/2012/04/edistorm-online-
brainstorming-and.html [16 October 2012]

Chapter 3: Twiddla 25
WHAT IS TWIDDLA?
Twiddla is an online collaboration tool that is easy to use, does not require
any downloads or complicated firewall stuff, and is free for anybody. It is like
having a whiteboard skin on top of any web page or uploaded image. Users
can mark up this whiteboard layer and interact with the web page at the
same time and in real time, with people from all over the world.
(Source: http://www.twiddla.com/About/FAQ.aspx)
ADVANTAGES OF TWIDDLA
The following are some advantages of Twiddla:
 It is free.
 It is available to anyone, anytime.
 No plug ins – only web browser needed.
 Interact with the web (or any uploaded picture, document or widget)
and mark it up at the same time. 
(Source: http://www.twiddla.com/About/FAQ.aspx)
Chapter 3
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WAYS OF USING TWIDDLA FOR TEACHING
1. When holding in person office hours is not possible, Twiddla would
be excellent for holding online office hours. Online tutoring typically
uses shared whiteboards, and helping students during office hours is
very similar to tutoring. Tutors generally have to provide help
without advance preparation, and Twiddla is excellent for quick,
impromptu interaction using both words and drawings. The student’s
access to the whiteboard would make it easier for the teacher to lead
the student into finding his own answers. To set up online office
hours, a teacher could communicate the time and the URL to his
students, then wait for them to navigate to the Twiddla session
during the scheduled time period.
2. Another scenario where Twiddla would be useful would be in
instructing students on how to use a particular website, for example
their course's website. The instructor could lead the students
webpage by webpage within Twiddla, using the drawing tools to point
out the important buttons, links and other features. The drawings
would disappear when navigating away from each page, but if the
markings are just simple pointers and highlights, this should not be a
major drawback.
3. A teacher could give an effective live online presentation using
Twiddla. Twiddla sessions cannot be saved and reloaded like a
PowerPoint presentation. However, an instructor could save a set of
image files in a folder, and upload each of them to Twiddla before

giving the presentation. Besides drawings and photos, the images
could be snippets of text or mathematical functions. Ideally, these
would be PNG files with a transparent background to avoid obscuring
the view of other images on the whiteboard. he Etherpad
background could be used to allow the teacher to make impromptu
notes. This would probably be best combined with an audio feature
so that the teacher can speak while manipulating the images for the
lecture. Twiddla does include voice channel.
4. A lecture given by Twiddla would be more dynamic than a slide
presentation. It would give the lecturer the power to move and
interact the images on his board in different ways. It would also give
him the opportunity to ask a student to complete a figure using the
elements on the whiteboard.
(Source: http://mikescandi.blogspot.com/2011/02/web-20-tool-review-
twiddla.html)

GET STARTED WITH TWIDDLA
Go to: http://www.twiddla.com/
Start Using a TwiddlaSTEP 2
To get access to
Professional Level
features such as unlimited
document storage, private
meetings, presentations,
custom urls and more,
click “Start your 30 Day
Free Trial” and create
account.
STEP 1
If you do not want to
sign up and directly
start a new meeting,
you can click here.
If you want to
try using the
Twiddla, click
here.

Click here to
open
Twiddla’s
main home
page.
Twiddla tools for
editing a whiteboard.
Tools to insert images,
documents, widgets &
codes and
mathematical
formulas.
Click here to
change your
meeting room
setting.
Save the
whiteboard
view.
Invite others to this
meeting by
inserting their email
addresses.
Copy and send
this link to
invite people to
this meeting.
Write here to
chat or start a
conversation.

Twiddla ToolsSTEP 3
Clean and
go to new
whiteboard.
Insert url
address to
view the web
page on the
whiteboard.
Open the
EtherPad to
create pad text. It
can synchronized
and view by
everyone.
Insert
document such
as doc., ppt.,
xls. or pdf.
Upload
images on the
whiteboard.
Use pencil
tool to draw
on whiteboard.
Tool to
erase.
Insert
shapes.
Add and
edit text.
You can view
this toolbar at the
bottom of your
whiteboard.

a) Inserting Images
b) Inserting Documents
To insert
images on
your
whiteboard,
click ‘Images’.
You can choose any
images you want
here.
Then, choose
the documents
from your file.
To insert documents
on your whiteboard,
click ‘Documents’.
Your uploaded
document will appear
here. Click at the icon
and it will be inserted
on your whiteboard.

c) Inserting Widgets & Codes
d) Inserting Mathematical Formulas
Click at
‘Widgets &
Code’.
Copy and
paste the
embed code
here.
You can
view the
item you
embed here.
Click the
‘Embed!’ button
to insert the item
you embed on
the whiteboard.
Then click
‘click to
embed’ to
insert on the
whiteboard.
Click at
‘Mathematical
formulas’.
Choose the
mathematical
formulas.
The formula you
choose will appear
here. You can edit
and insert the
number.

This is an example of the
mathematical formula you
have inserted. You can
collaborate and ask your
student to do the solution
online.

REFERENCES
http://www.twiddla.com/About/FAQ.aspx [5 Januari 2012]
http://mikescandi.blogspot.com/2011/02/web-20-tool-review-twiddla.html [5
January 2012]

Chapter 4: Wallwisher 35
WHAT IS WALLWISHER?
Wallwisher is a collaborative tool that lets users be prosumers rather
consumers (Sharon Tonner 2011). It allow users to post their thoughts on a
common topic using electronic sticky notes on a shared digital wall. The
sticky note can incorporate an image, audio or video using the appropriate
web address link (Sharon Tonner 2011). Wallwisher can be also used for
personal note taking, to-do lists, feedback collection, etc. Best of all there is
no signup needed- simply create a wall and start posting (Anon. 2011).
BENEFITS OF USING WALLWISHER
The following are some benefits of using Wallwisher:
1. To allow in a collaborative conversation.
2. To brainstorm an idea.
3. To access discussions and ideas.
4. To provide an interactive area that incorporates text, audio and visual
materials.
5. To make the survey interactive through responding using mobile
devices that has internet accessibility.
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6. A wall that offers individual feedback when determining a decision
that needs a group vote.
7. A wall that tracks the completion status for each group member's
task (Anon. 2011).
USING WALLWISHER AS A RESEARCH TOOL
 Collaborative research by working in small groups to find information
(http://year6wykeham.blogspot.com/2012/01/science-wallwisher-
research.html).
 Provides a very simple way to gather feedback from
respondents (http://staffweb2tools.wordpress.com/walls/).
 Brainstormed and shared short simple ideas of research among
research group (http://www.teachmaths-
inthinking.co.uk/conferences/harare-2012-what-is-ibl.htm).
 Received and record the feedback of the research.

GET STARTED WITH WALLWISHER
Go to:http://www.wallwisher.com/
Log in/Register
Click ‘Build a wall’
if you do not want to
go at login/register
page.
Click the login
button at the top
right hand corner.
STEP 2
STEP 1

Building & Customizing Walls
Then click the
‘SIGN UP’ button.
Fill in the the
Wallwisher
account.
If you already have
an account, just click
‘LOG IN’.
STEP 3
Click at the ‘Build a
wall’ button.

Choose the existing
image you want or you
can browse the image
you like from your
computer or website.
Choose your privacy setting.
You can control who can
read, write and post notes
into your wall.
You can delete the
wall you have
created.
Choose a theme
for your wall.
Change your
wall URL
address.
Insert your
wall title and
description.

Typing Sticky Notes
Inserting Images
Double click
the wall to
add sticky
notes.
Enter your
name.
Write your message
here.
Add any item or format from a web link
or upload from your computer or you
can take a photo from your webcam.
Insert an image
URL location
here.
STEP 4
STEP 5

Inserting Videos
An example of an
image added.
Click to zoom the
image.
Insert a URL location
of a video link here.
STEP 6

Inserting Documents
Click at the video
to view and play.
Click this icon to
upload a file from
your computer.
STEP 7

Click here to
browse the file.
An example of
a document
viewed.
Click at the
document to
view.

Sharing WallwisherSTEP 8
Mobilize your
wall using the
scan code.
Copy and paste
the embed code
onto your blog
or web page.
Share your wall
using social
tools or you can
subscribe, snap
and email the
wall to others.
Click ‘Share’.

REFERENCES
Anon. 2011. Wallwisher: A new way to promote student collaboration for
online colleges. http://blog.ecollegefinder.org/post/Wallwisher-A-New-
Way-to-Promote-Student-Collaboration-for-Online-Colleges.aspx [14
March 2011]
Sharon Tonner. 2011. Wallwisher. http://i-c-t.wikispaces.com/WALLWISHER
[14 March 2011]
http://year6wykeham.blogspot.com/2012/01/science-wallwisher-research.html
[17 May 2012]
http://staffweb2tools.wordpress.com/walls/ [17 May 2012]
http://www.teachmaths-inthinking.co.uk/conferences/harare-2012-what-is-
ibl.htm [17 May 2012]

46 Chapter 5: TypeWith.me
WHAT IS TYPEWITH.ME?
TypeWith.me is an online document collaboration tool which works in real
time. It is a very important web2.0 tool for teachers and educators .it is free ,
easy, simple to use and above all does not need any registration .It has a cool
functionality that allows users to work on the same document and at the
same time.
(Source: http://educationaltech-med.blogspot.com/2011/01/type-with-me-
quick-educative-online.html)
WAYS FOR STUDENTS & TEACHERS TO USE TYPEWITH.ME
The following are some ways how TypeWith.me can be used by students and
teachers:
1. Students paired in groups can work on a single document with each
one adding and editing is content
2. Teacher provides a neutral piece of writing for students to work on it
online; they can add explanations and embed it in the document
3. Teacher can use it with students to get the whole class answers on a
subject pertaining to their content-area study
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4. Teach students how to write a piece of writing , a resume , a letter
ect
5. Teachers can use it to collaborate between each other, setting on a
meeting time/place.
(Source: http://educationaltech-med.blogspot.com/2011/01/type-with-me-
quick-educative-online.html)

GET STARTED WITH TYPEWITH.ME
Go to: http://willyou.typewith.me/
Start Using TypeWith.meSTEP 2
At the
TypeWith.me
page, click ‘New
Pad’ to create new
document.
STEP 1
Or, you can
create/open a new
document with the
name by typing the
title of the document
here and then click
‘OK’.

Use these tools to
edit your
document.
To modify your
document, type
the text area.

You can Import/Export
the pad from/to
different format.
Share and embed this
pad using the link and
embed code given.
Show the number of
connected users.
Show the
history of this
pad.

REFERENCES
http://educationaltech-med.blogspot.com/2011/01/type-with-me-quick-
educative-online.html [6 January 2012].

52 Chapter 6: Voicethread
WHAT IS VOICETHREAD?
VoiceThread is an Internet-based application that allows users to create a
shared presentation as a media album that visitors can asynchronously
comment on either by text, voice, or video. The presentation can include
any form of digital media, including images, audio, video, and text. The
resulting output of this combination of the digital presentation and
accumulated viewer comments is called a “VoiceThread.” Completed
VoiceThreads can then be shared on the VoiceThread site or embedded into
Web pages or blogs. They can also be exported for offline consumption
running from a computer hard drive, a DVD, a video-enabled MP3 player, or
a mobile phone. In short, VoiceThread allows an entire group conversation
to be collected from anywhere in the world and then shared for playback in
one place. VoiceThread has been referred to as a “group audio blog”
because, like a blog, it fosters comments on a topic but goes further by
allowing these comments to be offered in audio format. (Penn State 2009).
Chapter 6
VOICETHREAD
WHAT IS VOICETHREAD?
VoiceThread is an Internet-based application that allows users to create a
shared presentation as a media album that visitors can asynchronously
comment on either by text, voice, or video. The presentation can include
any form of digital media, including images, audio, video, and text. The
resulting output of this combination of the digital presentation and
accumulated viewer comments is called a “VoiceThread.” Completed
VoiceThreads can then be shared on the VoiceThread site or embedded into
Web pages or blogs. They can also be exported for offline consumption
running from a computer hard drive, a DVD, a video-enabled MP3 player, or
a mobile phone. In short, VoiceThread allows an entire group conversation
to be collected from anywhere in the world and then shared for playback in
one place. VoiceThread has been referred to as a “group audio blog”
because, like a blog, it fosters comments on a topic but goes further by
allowing these comments to be offered in audio format. (Penn State 2009).
Chapter 6
VOICETHREAD

Chapter 6: Voicethread 53
BENEFITS OF USING VOICETHREAD
InfoTech4Lrng (2008) suggest the following benefits of using Voicethread:
1. Simple and easy.
2. Focus on the content instead of the tool; can serve as a form of free
writing.
3. Requires simple hardware and minimal memory requirements,
minimal tech-barrier.
4. Encourages collaborative storytelling.
5. Ability to use powerful images - one or many.
6. Users can zoom in to see detail and out to see big picture.
7. Ability to add text.
8. Easy to capture voices.
9. Inspires ongoing conversation about each image.
10. Build fluency, precision and voice in second language.
11. New dimension for creative analysis of historical photographs, maps
and artifacts.
12. Ability to give and receive feedback from peers, teachers [formative
and summative assessment], parents and other relatives, local and
global community.
13. Can be used “as a storytelling tool, a deep thinking tool, a research
tool, an expository communication tool, and even an assessment
tool”.
14. Allows for differentiation to accomodate different learning needs and
styles, another option for struggling or reluctant writers.
15. Allows the teachers to seamlessly integrate digital collaboration into
the curriculum.

WAYS OF USING VOICETHREAD?
A VoiceThread allows every student in a class to easily record audio
commentary about the ideas and experiences that are important to them.
Whether it’s an event, a project, or a milestone, students can tell their story
in their own voice,and then share it with the world. For educators, a
VoiceThread offers a way to teach the principles of good digital citizenship as
well as providing a single vessel to capture and then share all the diverse
personalities of an entire class. A VoiceThread can be managed with little
effort, creating digital heirlooms that can be shared by students, parents, and
educators alike. Pride and excitement is clearly evident in student voices as
they “publish” and archive their work.
(Source: http://voicethread.com/image/voicethreads_in_the_classroom.pdf)
USAGE IN TEACHING AND LEARNING
VoiceThread is an application that makes it easy to assemble visual media in a
presentation. In providing a simple venue for sharing, creating, and assessing
media projects, such applications may promote greater digital literacy and
greater enthusiasm for multimedia creation. What sets VoiceThread apart
from these other applications is its easy integration of voice and other types
of media for commenting on an original artifact. VoiceThread offers a natural
online interaction that lends itself to students presenting and defending their
work before experts and peers. It seems reasonable that an environment
that provides an easy way for students to listen to and add to the work of
their peers may encourage more authentic peer assessment. Evaluations that

include verbal and visual cues in each student’s own voice may be easier for
students to interpret. In disciplines where students create a portfolio of their
work, VoiceThread provides the opportunity to build annotated
presentations that include voice, video, and text explanations of what they
have done. Group and personal reflections can also be collected and
preserved. By far the greatest potential of VoiceThread lies in the creative
oppor tunity it provides for students to tell their own stories and to
contribute to or directly critique the narratives of their peers (Educause
2009).
The following are some ideas for using Voicethread in teaching and learning
(InfoTech4Lrng 2008):
1. Create or select images to accompany original poetry, poetic
devices or research.
2. Record personal, family or community history, historic events or an
oral history project, documentaries or essays.
3. Create an photo album of your school or library narrated by
students.
4. Share oral reports about research through digital story.
5. Opportunity for students to develop interview skills.
6. Interview techniques.
7. Build confidence with peers.
8. Asking open ended questions.
9. Providing interviewee time to elaborate.
10. Follow up questions.
11. Develop editing skills – eliminate errors and pauses.
12. Collaborate with a school in another location.

13. Illustrated booktalks.
14. Students record thoughts while previewing document or draft
comments.
15. Exploring science material to demonstrate their use in labs,
innovation and space exploration.

GET STARTED WITH VOICETHREAD
Go to: http://www.voicethread.com
Signing/Registering with VoiceThread
STEP 3
Start uploading image/video
Click here
to sign in or
register.
You will see this
basic account
navigation page once
you are signed in.
STEP 1
STEP 2
GET STARTED WITH VOICETHREAD
Go to: http://www.voicethread.com
Signing/Registering with VoiceThread
STEP 3
Start uploading image/video
Click here
to sign in or
register.
You will see this
basic account
navigation page once
you are signed in.
STEP 1
STEP 2

Creating VoiceThreads
a) Uploading Images & Videos
Click ‘Create’
tab.
Click ‘Upload’ to
start uploading your
images, documents
or videos.
Upload
files from
your
computer.
Upload a file
hosted online
at a specific
URL.
Upload an image
or video using
webcam.
STEP 3
Creating VoiceThreads
a) Uploading Images & Videos
Click ‘Create’
tab.
Click ‘Upload’ to
start uploading your
images, documents
or videos.
Upload
files from
your
computer.
Upload a file
hosted online
at a specific
URL.
Upload an image
or video using
webcam.
STEP 3

b) Comment
Once you have
uploaded your images
or videos, you can
start commenting
them. You also can
delete your own
comments anytime.
Now, you can start giving comments to your own or others VoiceThread. You
can choose either to give text, audio or video comments.
b) Comment
Once you have
uploaded your images
or videos, you can
start commenting
them. You also can
delete your own
comments anytime.
Now, you can start giving comments to your own or others VoiceThread. You
can choose either to give text, audio or video comments.

c) Share VoiceThread
Click ‘Share’ to
share your
VoiceThread with
others.
Invite your
friends through
email.
You can add friends
by creating group.
Click here and
copy the URL
link.
c) Share VoiceThread
Click ‘Share’ to
share your
VoiceThread with
others.
Invite your
friends through
email.
You can add friends
by creating group.
Click here and
copy the URL
link.

Publishing option is a
very important to ensure
your VoiceThread is
viewable to other users.
Everyone can view
your Voice Thread.
Comments
being accepted.
After each comment is
made, you must
approve it before it is
visible to others.
Viewable in the
"Browse" section on
VoiceThread's
homepage.
Then click ‘save’.
Publishing option is a
very important to ensure
your VoiceThread is
viewable to other users.
Everyone can view
your Voice Thread.
Comments
being accepted.
After each comment is
made, you must
approve it before it is
visible to others.
Viewable in the
"Browse" section on
VoiceThread's
homepage.
Then click ‘save’.

Viewing VoiceThreads
Click ‘MyVoice’ tab to
view the VoiceThread
you have created.
Click ‘Menu’ to edit the
VoiceThread you have
created.
STEP 4
Viewing VoiceThreads
Click ‘MyVoice’ tab to
view the VoiceThread
you have created.
Click ‘Menu’ to edit the
VoiceThread you have
created.
STEP 4

REFERENCES
Educause. .2009. 7 things you should know about voicethread.
http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI7050.pdf [6 April 2011]
Penn State. 2009. 7 Things You Need to Know about VoiceThread.
http://www.personal.psu.edu/mnm14/blogs/meyerviews/VoiceThread_
whitepaper.pdf [6 April 2011]
InfoTech4Lrng. 2008. Voicethread in Teaching and Learning.
http://arllennium.wordpress.com/2008/03/20/voicethread-in-teaching-
and-learning/ [6 April 2011]
VoiceThread in The Classroom.
http://voicethread.com/image/voicethreads_in_the_classroom.pdf [6
April 2011]

64 Chapter 7: Mind42
WHAT IS MIND42?
Mind42 is a browser-based free mindmapping application which allows
private, public or group shared maps to be created. Nodes are automatically
arranged in space, but each node can be enriched with colours, icons, links to
websites, notes and so on. Collaboration is easily arranged, using email
addresses to invite viewers or participants.
(Source:
http://www.knowledgenetworklearning.net/tools/10greattools/mind42/)
ADVANTAGES OF MIND42
Some advantages for using mind42 include:
 No installation needed.
 Accessible everywhere.
 Intuitive interface.
 Many nodes attribute (icons, colors, images, text styles, and links).
 Collaboration (simultaneous editing).
 Easy publishing and distribution of maps.
(Source: http://wssdshares.wikispaces.com/Mind42)
Chapter 7
MIND42
WHAT IS MIND42?
Mind42 is a browser-based free mindmapping application which allows
private, public or group shared maps to be created. Nodes are automatically
arranged in space, but each node can be enriched with colours, icons, links to
websites, notes and so on. Collaboration is easily arranged, using email
addresses to invite viewers or participants.
(Source:
http://www.knowledgenetworklearning.net/tools/10greattools/mind42/)
ADVANTAGES OF MIND42
Some advantages for using mind42 include:
 No installation needed.
 Accessible everywhere.
 Intuitive interface.
 Many nodes attribute (icons, colors, images, text styles, and links).
 Collaboration (simultaneous editing).
 Easy publishing and distribution of maps.
(Source: http://wssdshares.wikispaces.com/Mind42)
Chapter 7
MIND42

Chapter 7: Mind42 65
USING MIND42
(a) Affordance
 Mind42 successfully links all streams of thought without cluttering the
workspace.
 The simplicity of this application benefits a user by getting straight to
it and providing focus.
 These tools enable a user to attach different forms of external
information. This incorporates an opportunity to clearly depict,
better explain or deepen thoughts.
 The attachment of notes, images or linking to external web content, a
map of thinking is revealed. A user is now presented with a full and
contextualised visualisation of thinking.
(b) Group application
 Mind42 has the potential to be very effective in the visualisation of a
groups overall objectives and activity.
 With the commitment of all members to update and contribute to a
mind map, group activity can be easily monitored.
 Any members that may not be contributing are quickly identified. Any
areas or ideas that may have been over looked can also be quickly
identified by the group and acted upon.
 If a group implement’s icons for each member, ideas can be voted
upon and highlighted for further research.
 Mind42.com offers groups a shared platform with an easy to use
interface.
(Source: http://net205-2011-curtin.wikidot.com/hartnett-mind42)

GET STARTED WITH MIND42
Go to: http://www.mind42.com/
Signing UpSTEP 2
STEP 1
Fill in the
required
information.
At the mind42
homepage, click at the
‘Sign up’ button.
Then, click the
‘Sign up’ button.

Creating Mind MappingSTEP 3
Now you can start
login. Insert your
registered
username and
password.
Mind42 will send an
email to your
registered email
account.
Check your email
and click at the
link given.
Then, click the
‘Signin’ button.
When you launch
mind42, the ‘Mind map
manager’ dialogue box
will appear. Go to
‘New mind map’.
Type your
mind map
title.
Next, click
the ‘Create’
button.

This is how
your mind42
sheet will
look like.

(a) Adding Nodes
Click once
at your
node.You will see this
tool. To add
another node,
click at this icon.
Retype the
name of your
new node.
If you want to add
another sibling of
the node, click
this icon.
Then click
‘Apply’ button.
This is an example
of a mind mapping
you have created.
(a) Adding Nodes
Click once
at your
node.You will see this
tool. To add
another node,
click at this icon.
Retype the
name of your
new node.
If you want to add
another sibling of
the node, click
this icon.
Then click
‘Apply’ button.
This is an example
of a mind mapping
you have created.

(b) Adding Links to a Node
Click at this icon.
‘Add new link’
dialogue box will
appear. Go to
‘External’ tab. Insert the selected URL
address here. Then,
click the ‘Apply’
button.
Or, you can search for
links by inserting the
keyword here.
This is the preview
of your added link.

(c) Adding an attachment to a node
You can type a
short note here.
You can attach the
Wikipedia article at
your selected node.
You can attach the
‘Todo-list’ or the
progress of your
selected node.
To add an attachment
in your selected node,
click this icon.
You can add three types of attachment.

(d) Convert a Text Node to an Image
You can insert the
URL address of the
image, or you can
search by inserting
the keyword.
To change the text
node to an image, click
this icon.
This is an example
of a text node
changed into an
image.

Inviting & Managing CollaboratorsSTEP 4
To invite and
manage
collaborators,
click at this icon.
You can enter
one or more
email addresses
here.
Then, click the
‘Invite’ button.

Viewing Revisions
Publishing Mind Maps
STEP 5
This is the list of
your mind
mapping
revision. Select
the revision you
want to view.
To view the revision of
your mind mapping you
have created, click at this
icon.
Then, click this icon to
load the mind mapping
you want to view.
STEP 6
To publish your
mind mapping,
click this icon.

Copy this URL
and send it to
your friends or
colleagues.
Copy this text into
your blog or website
if you want to
display the mind
map embedded in the
blog or website.
Copy this text and integrate
it into your blog or website
- you will see a link which
will bring the visitors to
your mind map after
clicking it.
Then,
mark this
box.
Copy this URL
and send it to
your friends or
colleagues.
Copy this text into
your blog or website
if you want to
display the mind
map embedded in the
blog or website.
Copy this text and integrate
it into your blog or website
- you will see a link which
will bring the visitors to
your mind map after
clicking it.
Then,
mark this
box.

REFERENCES
http://www.knowledgenetworklearning.net/tools/10greattools/mind42/ [12
April 2012]
http://wssdshares.wikispaces.com/Mind42 [12 April 2012]
http://net205-2011-curtin.wikidot.com/hartnett-mind42 [17 May 2012]

Chapter 8: Sync.In 77
WHAT IS SYNC.IN?
Sync.in is a web based word processor for people to collaborate in real-time.
When multiple people edit the same document simultaneously, any changes
are instantly reflected on everyone's screen. The result is a new and
productive way to collaborate with text documents, useful for meeting notes,
brainstorming, project planning, training, and more (http://sync.in/).
ADVANTAGES OF SYNC.IN
The following are some advantages of using Sync.in:
1. Easily make collaborative notes.
2. Plan events with the team.
3. Conduct interviews.
4. Gather feedback on presentations.
5. Draft and edit documents with colleagues.
6. Brainstorm ideas.
7. Discuss and reach consensus on a document/task.
(Source: http://www.cynapse.com/community/home/sync.in-users/sync.in-
usage-scenarios/view)
Chapter 8
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78 Chapter 8: Sync.In
GET STARTED WITH SYNC.IN
Go to: http://sync.in/
Creating Public NotesSTEP 2
Click the ‘Create a new
PUBLIC NOTE’ button to
start create a note for free
and no need to sign
up/register.
STEP 1
If you want to have
more features and
secure, click ‘Get
Sync.in PRO
SIGNUP NOW’.

Editing ToolsSTEP 3
Insert
bullet list.
This is your Public
note. Now you can
start using it.
Tools to edit
your writing.
Undo and redo
what you have
written.

Sync.In ToolsSTEP 4
Show the
timeline of the
edited note.
Note view option.
Export note in
different format.
Save note.

Sharing NotesSTEP 5
List of users. You
can change your
name here.
Click the
‘Invite’ or
‘Share this note’
button to invite
and collaborate
with other users.
Then click the
‘Share Now’
button.
Copy this link and
send it to people
with whom you
want to share this
note.
You can send the link
given by inserting
email address or other
sharing application.

ChattingSTEP 6
Type your ideas
in this box to
start a chat.
You can view
what you have
chatted here.

REFERENCES
http://sync.in/ [11 January 2012]
http://www.cynapse.com/community/home/sync.in-users/sync.in-usage-
scenarios/view [11 January 2012]

84 Chapter 9: Poll Everywhere
WHAT IS POLL EVERYWHERE?
Poll Everywhere is a text message polling and audience response system. It is
simple enough for anyone to use and flexible enough for a wide range of
scenarios to interact with audiences and collect data.
(Source: http://blog.polleverywhere.com/)
IDEAS FOR USAGE IN CLASS
The following are some activities that can be done using Poll Everywhere in
class:
 Quizzes
 Attendance
 Teacher feedback
 Group evaluations
 Class discussions
(Source: http://www.slideshare.net/amysuesue/a-guide-to-poll-everywhere)
Chapter 9
POLL EVERYWHERE
WHAT IS POLL EVERYWHERE?
Poll Everywhere is a text message polling and audience response system. It is
simple enough for anyone to use and flexible enough for a wide range of
scenarios to interact with audiences and collect data.
(Source: http://blog.polleverywhere.com/)
IDEAS FOR USAGE IN CLASS
The following are some activities that can be done using Poll Everywhere in
class:
 Quizzes
 Attendance
 Teacher feedback
 Group evaluations
 Class discussions
(Source: http://www.slideshare.net/amysuesue/a-guide-to-poll-everywhere)
Chapter 9
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Chapter 9: Poll Everywhere 85
BENEFITS OF POLL EVERYWHERE
The following are some benefits for using Poll Everywhere:
 Ease of use
 Live results
 Low cost or free to students
 Affordable for the instructor
 Option to select multiple devices to respond
 Students engaged
 Ability to identify and address challenging problems
(Source:
http://nercomp.org/corecode/uploads/event/uploaded_pdfs/Will%20Textin
g%20Help%20Improve%20Student%20Learning-
Fabienne%20Miller%20&%20Jianyu%20Liang%20-%20WPI_55.pdf)

GET STARTED WITH POLL EVERYWHERE
Go to: http://www.polleverywhere.com/
Creating PollsSTEP 2
STEP 1
At the Poll
Everywhere home
page, click ‘Create
your first poll’
button.
Type your
question here.
Click this icon to
preview your
poll.

Insert the possible
answers for your
multiple choice
question.
If you want to
convert your
questions to
multiple choice
questions, click
here.
If you want to stay
as open ended
questions, you need
to click the
‘Continue’ button.
Click here if you
want to delete the
answers selected.
Then, click
‘Continue’.

This is how
your poll
will appear.
This is how
your poll
will appear.

Poll SettingSTEP 3
Showing all the
public polls created
by other users.
You can use these
functions when
you upgrade your
account.
Poll SettingSTEP 3
Showing all the
public polls created
by other users.
You can use these
functions when
you upgrade your
account.

(a) Visual Setting
(b) Show Instruction/Show Chart
To change the
appearance, go to
‘visual setting’ and
select the appearance,
instruction and chart
you like to change your
poll view.
Click here to view
your poll as chart
or instruction.

(c) Fullscreen
People RespondingSTEP 4
To enable and
disable fullscreen
view, click this
icon.
Select the
response
types you
prefer.
The response
types will be
shown here.

Downloading as a SlideSTEP 5
Select the
presentation types
you would prefer
to download.
You can use the downloaded slide for your
presentation. The respondent respond will in-sync
with the poll you created in the slide.

Sharing & PublishingSTEP 6
You can share and publish
your poll by embedding it
in your blog or web page,
or email to others and, or
download the flash file to
upload it in Prezi.

REFERENCES
http://blog.polleverywhere.com/ [14 February 2012]
http://www.slideshare.net/amysuesue/a-guide-to-poll-everywhere [14
February 2012]
http://nercomp.org/corecode/uploads/event/uploaded_pdfs/Will%20Textin
g%20Help%20Improve%20Student%20Learning-
Fabienne%20Miller%20&%20Jianyu%20Liang%20-%20WPI_55.pdf
[17 February 2012].

Chapter 10: Scribblar 95
WHAT IS SCRIBBLAR?
Scribblar is designed to be an online collaborative effort that empowers users
to develop and maintain a scholarly conversation at any time. Several tools
are optimal for the use of the online whiteboard, while the audio and text
messaging features facilitate collaboration among users. This is an ideal tool
for groups of students and teachers to brainstorm and plan outside of class
hours, but with some forethought Scribblar also has the potential of being
used as a virtual classroom.
(Source: http://teachinghistory.org/digital-classroom/tech-for-teachers/24475)
BENEFITS OF SCRIBBLAR
The following are some benefits for using Sribblar:
 Real-time and multi-user whiteboard
 Image upload and download
 Text chat with user list
 Crystal-clear live audio
 No user or session limits
(Source: http://www.scribblar.com/index.cfm)
Chapter 10
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96 Chapter 10: Scribblar
EXAMPLES OF HOW SCRIBBLAR SUPPORT LEARNING
Here are a few examples of how this versatile tool may support learning:
 Math & Science Courses
o Math and science teachers may use the Scribblar whiteboard
to show students how to directly work out complicated
equations and problems. The program also includes a number
of built in equations editors and tools. After the teacher
demonstrates how to complete a problem, the teacher could
also observe the students working out the problems either on
their own or in groups. This allows the instructor to monitor
and correct student(s) and every step of the process. The
online student is effectively able to “show their work” in the
online environment without using a paper and pencil.
 English & Liberal Arts
o Liberal arts and English students may use Scribblar to upload
portion of their papers and/or presentations for review by the
teacher or other group members. The program would allow
the instructor to highlight problem areas and discuss how to
fix any issues in real-time. Instead of working on project and
sharing information asynchronously, Scribblar allows users to
update and alter information in real time without submitting
multiple drafts and using a lot of paper and ink.
 Photography Courses
o Students in an online or hybrid photography course may use
the Scribblar tool to share a number of their photos with the
instructor and other students using this tool. With this

Chapter 10:Scribblar 97
program, the educator is able to point out specific strengths
and weaknesses of the photographs and provide instruction.
 Higher Education-Online Courses
o Educators may also separate students into small groups in
several rooms and give them case studies, articles, or topics
to review and discuss Following the small group activity, the
students may return to one large classroom and discuss what
they learned in the small group. Using Scribblar, the instructor
would be able to monitor and provide feedback much easier
than in a traditional classroom.
(Source: https://sites.google.com/site/usmscribblar/home/classroom-
examples)

98 Chapter 10:Scribblar
GET STARTED WITH SCRIBBLAR
Go to: http://www.scribblar.com/
Creating an AccountSTEP 2
STEP 1
Go to ‘Create
Account’.
Or you can click here
to create an
account/sign up.

Next, you need to
verify your email
address by clicking the
link given.
Click at the
‘Submit’
button.
Fill in the
required
information.

Creating RoomsSTEP 3
Once you have
created a Scribblar
account, you can
create a room.
Click ‘Create New
Room’.
Insert your
room name.
Then, click the
‘Create This
Room’ button.
Select the
settings.

Starting the WhiteboardSTEP 4
Now, you have
successfully
created a room.
At your Scribblar
‘Room List’, go
to ‘Options’
column and click
‘visit’.
You can chat
with other users
here.
Use the Scribblar
tools and start your
tutoring at this blank
whiteboard.
Click this icon to
start the audio
recording.
Click this button
to go to next
page.

Inviting UsersSTEP 5
Go to ‘Room
Options’ and
select ‘Send
Invite’.
An example of an
online tutoring.

EmbeddingSTEP 6
Click at the
‘Send Invite’
button.
Go to ‘Room
Options’ and
select ‘Embed
this Room’.
Fill in the
required
information.

Click this button
to copy the
embed code of
the room created
into your blog or
website.
Click this button
to copy the
embed code of
the image button
into your blog or
website.

REFERENCES
http://teachinghistory.org/digital-classroom/tech-for-teachers/24475 [26
February 2013]
http://www.scribblar.com/index.cfm [26 February 2013]
https://sites.google.com/site/usmscribblar/home/classroom-examples [26
February 2013]

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