Challenge 4 deals with asynchronous and synchronous tools. There are several technological tools that are available out on the web today. One tool that I enjoy using is Facebook. It can be used as both tools. It can be used as an asynchronous tool because messages can be sent that do not have to be read right away. Posts can be made that a partner can view at a time convenient to them. It can be used as a synchronous tool because both parties can decide on a time to get onto Facebook and use the instant chat tool that Facebook provides. Both partners can communicate at the same time. Google Docs is also a great tool to use that can be used in both ways. It can be used as asynchronous and synchronous. One good thing about Google Docs is that both people or all of the people that are involved in the group have the ability to make changes and add their own personal touch to the project. Prezi is one tool that I have personally used in one of my previous classes. It worked great. We were all able to collaborate at times that worked best for us. As a group we planned a specific time that we all got online to work on our Prezi together. The cooperation as a whole was wonderful. We did very well on our project. I think that with today's technology global collaboration is possible. Technology has made a huge impact on today's generation of children. It is amazing too see all of the possibilities that have occurred through technology. Projects use to require students to meet after school or on the weekends face to face. Now students have the ability to collaborate with a group in the comfort of his or her own home. It is much more convenient for them and parents to allow the students time to work on school projects.
HERE IS A LINK FOR GOOGLE DOCS: www.docs.google.com
HERE IS A LINK FOR FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com
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