Downloading vs Browsing
Teachers and students have a lot of choice when it comes to choosing apps for collaboration. While web-based tools offer the flexibility of being available to anyone with a browser, they are not always designed for mobile devices like tablets, smartphones, or wearables. Native apps are optimized for mobile devices, but they are sometimes limited to specific devices or operating systems, such as Android or iOS. The best collaborative tools are available in both forms, offering the best flexibility for learners.
Different Kinds of Apps for Different Kinds of Collaboration
Collaboration takes many forms, as do the apps. Our examples help learners engage in one, or more, of the following:
The following is a beginning list of apps that can be used to facilitate collaboration from the list above. Each contains two links. One to the app's website, another to a video description. On mobile? Check out the slideshow here.
- Informal Collaboration and Microblogging.
- Brainstorming and Curating Content
- Synchronous Communication
- Collaborative Gaming
- Collaborative Project Creation
The following is a beginning list of apps that can be used to facilitate collaboration from the list above. Each contains two links. One to the app's website, another to a video description. On mobile? Check out the slideshow here.
Contributed by Jolene Fiarchuk.