2. What is Edmodo?
Edmodo is a free web-based social networking site designed for teachers,
students, parents, and school districts
Edmodo is a safe and secure platform for students, teachers, and parents
to collaborate, share content, access homework, and view grades
Edmodo is a Web 2.0 tool that allows students to learn 21 st century skills
3. Getting Started
Go to edmodo.com and click
on the “I’m a Teacher” tab
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6. Increased Communication
Students have the
ability to discuss
homework,
classwork, or
assignments with Student to
each other in real- Student and
time Student to
Teacher
The instructor Communication
moderates all posts
and also participates
in the discussions
7. Assessments
There are 2 main
types of
assessments that
can be used on
Edmodo
Quizzes: Quick
multiple-choice or
custom made
quizzes can be
posted to Edmodo
for students to
complete
Polls: Polls can be
used to gauge
student
preferences and
interests
8. Differentiation
Edmodo allows you to
differentiate your
instruction in a number of
ways.
Videos can be posted to
reinforce learning and
tap into different
learning styles
Students can learn
material at their own PowerPoints at
pace different levels
for students
Support can be given
frequently in real time
All materials can be
leveled for the different
ability levels in the
classroom
9. Flipped Classroom
Edmodo is a perfect tool for implementing the Flipped Classroom Model. When
the classroom is flipped, students do the learning at home (on Edmodo) and
then come in to class to interact and complete higher level assignments with
their peers.
10. File Sharing and Calendar
File Sharing allows students to
add their files to their
“backpack.” This allows them to
access documents from
anywhere. It is also compatible
with Google Docs.
Calendar function allows
students to view when their
Edmodo assignments are due.
Teachers may also add other
events to the calendar. The
events pop up as notifications
on the homepage.
11. Parental Involvement
Once all the
students have
entered the group
the teacher has the
option of giving
each parent a
code. This enables
the parents to
login and view the
Edmodo page. This
is a great way to
keep everyone
informed.
12. Edmodo vs. Traditional
Learning
Edmodo Traditional Learning
Social and interactive Not social and boring
Increased student Does not engage students
engagement
Develops 21st century skills Develops some 21st century
at all times skills
Communication and Communication and
collaboration is ongoing at all collaboration not consistent
times
The best case scenario for students is to learn in an
environment with a combination of traditional and 21 st
century learning with more prevalence placed on 21 st century
skills
13. Benefits for Students with
Special Needs
Students with special needs can really benefit from Edmodo. The learning done
on Edmodo can be tailored to their individual needs. The students can learn at
their own pace and different learning styles will be presented to them. Students
can also reinforce their learning by using Edmodo on a daily basis.
Parents of students with special needs will be more informed through the use of
Edmodo and it will allow them to work with their child and keep in constant
contact with teachers.
Welcome to today’s professional development workshop. Today you will be introduced to Edmodo, a web-based social networking site designed for educators. You will be instructed on how to setup an Edmodo page and the features of the site will be explained. The benefits of using Edmodo will also be detailed for you. Throughout the presentation screenshots of my Edmodo page that I setup will be shown so you can see what it looks like.
This is a basic description of what Edmodo is. The key aspect of Edmodo is that it is a safe way for students to collaborate with each other. Edmodo encourages students to develop their 21 st century skills by using the latest technology
It is very easy to get started using Edmodo. Using the link provided you will go to the homepage and register. Once you have registered a code will be given to you. This code will then be given to the students so they can register. Edmodo does not require students to have an email address to sign in. This is a huge advantage over other similar sites. Many students do not have their own email addresses and registering can be a problem. Edmodo eliminates that issue. The screenshot is what the Edmodo home page looks like.
Once you have registered you will then be able to edit your own homepage. The layout is very similar to Facebook. You can type notes to your class in which you can post information, links, and videos. You can also create surveys and quizzes for your class to complete You have the ability to send private messages to students and they can message you back. These features and more will be explained in the presentation
These are some of the many features Edmodo has to offer. These features will be detailed further later in the presentation. The diagram to the right is a graphic representation of what 21 st century skills look like. Edmodo allows students to enhance these skills. Once you have setup your class page, use the features that you feel comfortable with and once you get more comfortable navigating the site you can always add more features
The best part of Edmodo is it allows for students to communicate with one other about their learning any time. The screenshot is an example of students collaborating with each other about a topic learned in class. As the instructor you have the option of simply observing the student communication or jumping in to offer your own opinion. Students may also send you direct messages that only you can view. You may also send student direct messages. Edmodo will replace conventional teacher web pages. My experience with Edmodo is that with the increased communication students are more prepared for class and do not forget assignments
On Edmodo you can create Quizzes and Polls for your students to complete. Quizzes can simply be quick multiple choice assessments or you can load in your own custom created quiz for students to complete Polls can be used to understand student preferences and learning styles. The screenshot is a sample poll I use with my students to get a better understanding of how they best learn about history. These features are a great way to formatively assess your students and gain data to drive your future instruction
Edmodo is great for differentiating material. My students with special needs have benefitted from the videos that I have posted after lessons we have learned. The Internet is a great resource and I also have found short descriptions of historical topics at lower levels for students that do not read at a high level. I have also provided advanced material for enrichment students in a similar fashion. Edmodo allows the students to “re-learn” or reinforce their learning at their own pace. I also post notes, handouts, and PowerPoints for them in case materials get lost. I have really seen how this has helped the students with special needs that I teach
Many educators are using the Flipped Classroom Model as a way to increase student collaboration and interest. In this model the teacher becomes the “guide on the side” and no longer lectures for the entire period. Research has proven that our students brains are wired differently and their digital environment they live in must be brought into the classroom. Edmodo is the perfect platform to use when you flip your classroom. Its capabilities allow the students to go home and “learn the material” and then return to class and complete meaningful assignments.
These features allow students to save different kinds of files to Edmodo. Students will then be able to access these files anywhere there is an Internet connection. The calendar is a great feature because all assignments can be posted to the calendar and then students are notified whenever they login to Edmodo. Students with Smart Phones can also download the free Edmodo App so they can have constant access to their assignments.
In my opinion Edmodo should be used in place of many teacher websites that I have viewed. Once the parents have the code they can see all the material the students see. They also have the ability to send private messages to the teacher but no one else. Parents will really enjoy Edmodo and all the information it can provide them.
Using sites like Edmodo enhances student learning and makes the learning more relevant for students. Today’s students need to be engaged with technology and use it the right way. The optimal learning environment is described on this slide as a mixture of Edmodo style learning and traditional learning.
