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It’s more than just a classroom tool! edmodo

It’s more than just a classroom tool! edmodo.com. Karey Brown, Instructional Technology Specialist Region 8 Education Service Center July 2014. What is Edmodo?. Online access to coursework, assignments and more for students and teachers

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It’s more than just a classroom tool! edmodo

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  1. It’s more than just a classroom tool! • edmodo.com • Karey Brown, Instructional Technology Specialist • Region 8 Education Service Center • July 2014

  2. What is Edmodo? Online access to coursework, assignments and more for students and teachers Mirrors a social network; familiar and easy to use It Provides opportunities for collaboration; in the classroom or abroad Easy online tracking for parents and teachers Allows teachers to group students, create sub groups and additional learning opportunities

  3. Edmodo Teacher Benefits Free Privacy Used in any subject Assign and explain online… Attach and links, media, files Organize and share content in the Edmodo Library Create polls and quizzes Grade online with rubrics Threaded discussions- prepare for online learning! Parent access features

  4. Edmodo Setup • Edmodo is FREE!

  5. Teachers Can Manage Their Own Groups • (Change Passwords, Remove Students, Remove Groups)

  6. No Email Needed for Students to Join a Group • (Just a Group Code)

  7. Optional: Parents Can Access the Group(Each Student Has Their Own Parent Access Code)

  8. Edmodo Offers Many Ways to Communicate and Collaborate

  9. Edmodo Privacy • Students Can Only Send Messages to the Group or Teacher. • Students are unable to direct message each other. ☺

  10. Send Out Directions Using The Note and Reply Feature…Threaded Discussions

  11. Poll Students/Teachers/PLC

  12. Use the Assignment Feature as a Digital Dropbox.

  13. Using the Gradebook • 1 • 2 • 4 • 3 • 5 • 6

  14. Adding Website Links Teacher or student led Students have become excited and taken ownership in extension of learning by offering websites Increased content learning • 1 • 2

  15. Step 1 • Step 2 • Jigsaw, Think-Pair-Share, Literature Circle?Subgroups Within a Group

  16. Use the Library to Share and Store Files (Online Storage Space for Students)

  17. Set-up a Class Calendar • You can view separate group calendars or see everything all-in-one.

  18. Get Updates Through Email or as Text Messages.

  19. Get Mobile with Edmodo • Download the App

  20. Edmodo Student Benefits Free Easy to use and fun (Facebook) Use at school, home, friends house, library Ask and review without the teacher around Homework help at night Turn in assignments Get advice on work Won’t lose your work, don’t have to take it anywhere

  21. Edmodo as a PLN PLN or PLC: Professional Learning Network or Community Connect with teachers by interest area or subject Share ideas, lessons, training materials and more Learn from other professionals just like you Edmodo PLN Groups

  22. Edmodo Resources

  23. Need Additional Resources or Training? Karey Brown Instructional Technology Specialist Region 8 Education Service Center 903-575-2723 kbrown@reg8.net It is the mission of the Region 8 Education Service Center to create a partnership among stakeholders by providing quality services to develop leaders at all levels m that will empower students to excel in an increasingly demanding world!

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