Kindergartners Can Colloborate Too! Talkboard in not just for the big kids.

Submitted 8 years ago

Community Review for Talkboard by Citrix

Cathy H.
Cathy H.
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My Take

This app was straight forward and intuitive.

WORKED: easy to use, allows for multiple pages in a project, allows user to save boards/projects, helped my students concept of collaboration and turn taking and contributing in group work

CHALLENGES: when a lot of children were using the app at the same time it was slow to respond, Citrix the developer went through a bunch of updates and revisions and that made startup and use a bit slower and confusing for students, is not linked to Seesaw learning journal so collecting work for evidence (work flow) can be cumbersome

How I Use It

My students LOVED coming up with ways to collaborate and Talkboard was the app we settled with.

We used this to brainstorm and plan small group projects (i.e. How to Make a S'more, they used this to quiz each other on sight words or challenge each other in math facts/equation, I used it for informal assessments and in their free choice the children used it to make shared art pieces.

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Adam C.
Adam C. Huntington, WV
December 15, 2014

Multi-purpose app whose use extends beyond its primary selling point.

The color palette and art features are better than some paid apps I have used and shared with students. Students are able to create easily and with few limitations. The collaborative nature of the app means it should only be used when you are able to provide strict supervision, but with properly selected groups this is less of an issue. Overall, I feel that the merits of a Talkboard far outweigh any potential issues rising from fears of students communicating digitally.
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Barry K.
Barry K.
June 25, 2014

Talkboard by Citrix stands out as a collaborative whiteboard app.

There are a number of whiteboard apps available for classroom use. However, Talkboard by Citrix stands out whiteboard app that allows real-time collaboration. The ease-of-use of the app means that the tools provided are basic, yet this allows users to focus on simply sharing their ideas. Users don't get stuck on the complexities of learning a new app. It is a great tool for the classroom for encouraging collaboration on any topic. I am looking forward to updates of this app as there are a few options that I hope Citrix will add... 1) allow users to change the width of the pen and brush tips, 2) enable multiple "board" projects, 3) add a feature to be able to type on the screen versus handwritten notes, and 4) enable the ability to tap on a shape or text and move it around the screen. For many schools, the Terms of Service will be problematic as it states that users must be 18 or older. Please read the Terms of Service before using this app at your school.
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