Collaboration

= [|Mind42 (Free Site for Brainstorming and Mind Maps)] = ===This is a great site for students to collect information and store it all in one place. Not only is it great for brainstorming, but for organizing research as well. This site is helpful to all learners; students can choose to attach photos, videos, notes, documents, and websites to topics included on their map. ===

Steps:
1. Visit the site above. 2. Click on "Sign Up." 3. Enter all of your information. 4. Check your email for a message from Mind42.com 5. Click on the link provided in the email. 6. Create and name your new mind map.

= [|Type With Me (Free Site for Collaborative Writing)] = ===Use this website for students to write together. This website assigns students a highlighting color, so you are able to see how much each student has contributed. The chat room allow students and teacher to discuss the task at hand as well as provide feedback to one another. If you want to see the progress the students made from the beginning until they turn it in, click on the Time Slider and it will show you every change they made. ===

Steps:
1. Visit the site above. 2. Click on "Click to Create a New Document." 3. Type your name in the box with. 4. Click on "Invite Others" to collaborate. 5. Use the chat feature to discuss with those collaborating with you. 6. Start typing in the document. 7. Be sure to save the unique link to revisit your work.

= [|Join Me (Free Screen Sharing and Chat)] = ===The chat feature on this website is great for class discussions, entrance and exit tickets, and questions. The mouse icon allows for users to manipulate each other's screens. If students are working on an assignment together, this would be perfect for students to be able to see each other's work. ===

Steps:
1. Visit the site above. 2. Click on the orange "Share" arrow. 3. A box will appear at the top of your screen with a join.me number at the top. 4. For students to join, ask them to visit the site above. 5. Give the students your join.me number and have them enter it in the join search bar. 6. Click on the green "Join" arrow. 7. You and your students should click on the person icon to change your name. 8. Click on the dialogue symbol to participate in discussion. 9. Do not click on the mouse symbol unless you would like for students to manipulate your computer screen.

= [|﻿Skype (Free Video Casting and Chat)] = ===With video chat, the possibilities are endless! You could hold extra help sessions or co-teach with another teacher via skype. The regular chat allows for the same capabilities as join.me. ===

**﻿Steps:**
1. Visit the site above. 2. Click on "Join Skype." 3. Enter the required information. 4. Use the call button to start the call. 5. Click on the video button to make a video call.

= [|Spring Note (Free Online Notebook with a Collaborative Feature)] = ===Provide students another way to take notes. With Spring Note, students can see each other's notes. Even when they are absent, students can still get the notes for the days they missed. In addition, Spring Note allows students to make their notebook their own by adding calendars, documents, pictures, videos, and notes. ===

**Steps:**
1. Visit the site above. 2. Click on "Sign Up" in the "Sign In" box. 3. Enter the required information. 4. Use the pages already provided and edit them to your liking OR delete the current pages and click on "Create a New Page." 5. Title the page and enter type information/notes. 6. Click on "Share" in the top right corner of the page to collaborate with others.

= [|Storybird (Free Online Storybook with a Collaborative Feature)] = ===Instead of asking students to summarize topics in their own words, have them create a children's book. If students can take complex topics and make them easy for a child to understand, you know they understand the material. If you have students who love art, tell them to try this website. ===

**Steps:**
1. Visit the site above. 2. Click on "Sign Up" in the top right corner of the page. 3. Enter the required information. 4. Click on "Create." 5. Chose from sections: A, B, and C. 6. Once you've chosen a piece of artwork, click on "Start a Storybird." 7. Choose more art from the right and left sides and drag them to your blank pages. 8. Add text by click on the text box labeled "Start Writing Here..." 9. To add more pages, click on the green symbol: + add a page.