7.3 Digital Collaboration
In this book you will find guidance in the field of Collaboration Platforms and Collaboration Tools
Overview - Collaboration Platforms
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Tool |
Purpose |
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Google Drive |
Store, organize and share files, easily invite others to view, edit your files (Exchange and editing tool) |
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PBworks |
Real-time collaborative editing system, capture knowledge, share files and manage projects |
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SharePoint |
Web-based collaborative platform, document management and storage system (Exchange and editing tool) |
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Wikibooks |
Platform for collaborative writing |
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Authorea |
Platform for collaborative writing |
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WeTransfer |
Internet-based computer file transfer service, share large files up to 2GB (Exchange tool) |
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Microsoft OneDrive |
Store, organize and share files (Exchange tool) |
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Dropbox |
Upload and transfer files to the cloud, share them with anyone (Exchange and editing tool) |
Collaboration Tools
All Tools supporting collaborational teamwork.
Padlet
Brief Description:
Padlet is an Internet site that allows you to collaborate with other users with text, photos, links and other content. Each collaborative space is called a “wall”. It can also be used as a private bulletin board. Teachers and companies use Padlet to encourage creative multi-media conversations and brainstorming.
Specifications:
| Target group |
Small- to mid-sized teams |
| Functionalities |
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| Formats | iOS, Android, Web-based, Browserextension |
| Requirements | Internet |
| License / Cost |
Free to use with reduced functionalities, paid subscriptions for full functionality |
| Link to Tool | Padlet |
Example of application:
Create a short profile board for events and add new members.
We created a template with some white space for basic informations. By hovering over the element with your curser you can select more options and copy the post.
Copy the template to the padlet itself and select a column to create the template within a particular category. After this, you can edit the post by either hovering over and select "Edit post" or via double left click into the element.
Additional format/references:
Miro
Brief Description:
Collaborative Whiteboard plattform, which can be used for interactive online classes. Provides a lot of templates for e.g. Mind Maps, Kanban and Flowcharts. Ideal for meetings, brainstorming and strategy planning in an online format.
Specifications:
| Target group |
Small Teams |
| Functionalities |
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| Formats | iOS, Android, Mac, Windows |
| Requirements | Internet |
| License / Cost |
Free tier with limited possibilities; Educational Account, Paid subscription |
| Link to Tool | Miro |
Example of application:
Source: Miro
Additional format/references:
MURAL
Brief Description:
Mural features make visual collaboration creative, engaging and productive. Guide collaboration to supercharge your meetings and workshops. Save time with 200+ ready-to-use templates for common use cases and proven methods.
Mural is great for E-Coaching. It allows to manage access on different levels (workspace, open rooms, private rooms and murals) so the coach (as an active member of the workspace) can invite coachees (as registered guests) to a coaching room or to an individual mural. In addition, not registered guests can be invited without registration to collaborate or view a specific mural. More on roles in Mural can be found here. More on workspace, room and murals can be found here.
Basically, Mural can be used to facilitate groupwork that usually takes place in a class room using post-its on a canvas e.g. for the development of a business model canvas in a group. The digital notes can be moved and adjusted by any member of the group.
Specifications:
| Target group |
Small teams |
| Functionalities |
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| Formats | iOS, Android machOS, Windows, Web |
| Requirements | Internet |
| License / Cost |
Paid subscription for workspace and active members, 50% educational discount possible |
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| Limitation |
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Example of application:
Additional format/references:
Mentimeter
Brief Description
Interact with your audience using real-time voting. No installations or downloads are required - and it's free! It's a tool that allows creating more interactive and engaging sessions. One can create interactive presentations, live polling, word clouds, quizzes, and others to create a more impactful presentation. It is suitable for all types of education and business meetings.
Specifications:
Target group |
Larger groups of students or workshop participants |
Functionalities |
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Formats |
Web, Mobile App |
Requirements |
Internet |
License / Cost |
limited free, educational account |
Limitations |
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Link to Tool |
https://www.mentimeter.com |
Example of application:
Additional format/references:
Help Center and additional resources
CANVAS
Brief Description:
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Canvas connects instructors and students and is used to monitor grades, manage active enrollments and assignment submissions, share course documents, facilitate message correspondence between students and instructors and contain course and institutional syllabus information for all to access. |
Specifications:
| Target group |
Canvas includes the following six standard user roles: Admin, Instructional Designers, Students, and Observers.
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| Objectives |
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| Formats | |
| Requirements |
Technical Requirements:
Computer Specifications:
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| License / Cost |
Several different license models |
| Link to Tool |
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Additional format/references:
John, R. (2021). Canvas LMS course design. Packt Publishing Ltd.
Fernández, A. R., González, F. S., Merino, P. J. M., & Kloos, C. D. (2017). A Data Collection Experience with Canvas LMS as a Learning Platform. In LASI-SPAIN (pp. 109-123).
https://www.instructure.com/canvas/en-gb/resources/e-books
https://www.instructure.com/canvas/en-gb/resources
MOODLE
Brief Description:
Moodle™ delivers a powerful set of learner-centric tools and collaborative learning environments, that empower both teaching and learning. Moodle™ is web-based and features a mobile-compatible interface, making it accessible from anywhere in the world across different web browsers or devices.
Specifications:
| Target group |
Educators and trainers in schools, universities, and workplaces.
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| Objective | To provide educators, administrators, and learners with an open, robust, secure and free platform to create and deliver personalized learning environments. |
| Formats | |
| Requirements |
Technical Requirements Installing Moodle on the on-premises server requires a web server with PHP and a database system. Alternatively, you can also install Moodle on your personal computer with a Moodle installer package, based on your operating system, that provides everything required to run the software, including Apache, MySQL, and PHP. The installer packages are available for both Mac and Windows systems.
Supported Browsers:
Computer Specifications
Server Requirements
Database Requirements
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| License / Cost |
Several different license models |
| Link to Tool |
Additional format/references:
Melton, J. (2006). The LMS Moodle: A usability evaluation. Languages Issues, 11(12), 1.
Simanullang, N. H. S., & Rajagukguk, J. (2020, February). Learning Management System (LMS) Based On Moodle To Improve Students Learning Activity. In Journal of Physics: Conference Series (Vol. 1462, No. 1, p. 012067). IOP Publishing.
Zabolotniaia, M., Cheng, Z., Dorozhkin, E., & Lyzhin, A. (2020). Use of the LMS Moodle for an effective implementation of an innovative policy in higher educational institutions. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET), 15(13), 172-189.
Kerimbayev, N., Nurym, N., Akramova, А., & Abdykarimova, S. (2020). Virtual educational environment: interactive communication using LMS Moodle. Education and Information Technologies, 25(3), 1965-1982.
Conceptboard
Brief Description:
Conceptboard is a collaborative Whiteboard platform, which can be used for interactive online classes. It provides a lot of templates for e.g. Mind Maps and Flowcharts. Ideal for meetings, brainstorming and strategy planning in an online format.
Conceptboard makes visual collaboration creative, engaging and productive. Conceptboard is also great for E-Coaching. It allows to manage access on different levels, so the coach (as an active member of the workspace) can invite coachees (as registered guests) to a coaching room or to an individual board. In addition, also not registered guests can be invited (without registration) to collaborate or view a specific board.
Basically, Conceptboard can be used to facilitate groupwork that usually takes place in a class room using post-its on a canvas e.g. for the development of ideas to a specific theme. The digital notes can be moved and adjusted by any member of the group.
Specifications:
| Target group |
Teams of every size - small, medium or large are possible |
| Functionalities |
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| Formats | Access possible via Desktop PC, Tablet or mobile phone |
| Requirements | Internet |
| License / Cost |
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| Limitation |
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