Collaborative Websites

Looking for an engaging way to improve your class discussions?  Then check out these products:

Google Docs

Google Docs can be used to create an assignment in Canvas where students can edit and annotate a single document with multiple users at the same time.  Users can see who adds which comments and it automatically saves the progress.

Google Docs can also be used to supply a template by the instructor in Canvas.  The students then create their own document in their Google Drive, edit and revise it; then submit the new document back to Canvas which can be graded with SpeedGrader.

FlipGrid

FlipGrid is best used as an external tool in Canvas.  Students can create short video clips of themselves with their smartphones or laptop and watch their classmates videos.  They can add feedback to videos and have a more personal collaborative experience.

VoiceThread

VoiceThread allows for multiple ways to collaborate on a slide (photo or video).  Students can upload selfie videos or screencasts, or just add an audio comment or text annotation.  VoiceThread’s free version does not work with a Canvas external tool but can be embedded into an assignment or content page.

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