Collaborize+Classroom




 * What is Collaborize Classroom? **

• Collaborize Classroom is a platform that allows teachers to extend their classroom discussions to a structured and private online community.

﻿ **Why use Collaborize Classroom? **

• My class have been using collaborize classroom for a couple of weeks now (April 2011). I was looking for another social media tool that would give all my students the opportunity to contribute and participate in online discussions within a closed walled community.

• In general whole class discussions, I have noticed that it is usually the same six or so students that contribute. Many students find it difficult to participate in this way, either because of shyness, or by not having the time to think through and process their responses. Using a social media tool such as collaborative classroom, allows every student in my class equal opportunity to participate and contribute to our discussions.

**What are the features of Collaborize Classroom? **

This 5 minute video will give you an overview of the types of topic questions you can create ...

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 * The teacher features include ... **

• **Attatchments:** Teachers can attach photos, videos, PDFs etc. Students can view the attached content and then respond to the question.

• **Messaging:** Teachers can easily message any of their students via the built in messaging system.  Students can also message the teacher to ask questions or seek clarification.

• **Participation Reports:** Teachers can view and print participation reports that track each student's activity on the online learning  platform (i.e. number of logins, votes, comments, replies, etc)

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%; line-height: 23px;">• **Activity Reports:** Daily activity reports are sent to the teacher's email for review.

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%; line-height: 23px;">• **Watch List**: Teachers can set lists to follow key discussions more closely

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%; line-height: 23px;">• **Support Tutorials:** Teachers can view helpful tutorials that will support them as they establish their online site.