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Differentiating Instruction Using Edmodo. Chantal Cravens, EMCSD ccravens@emcsd.org Cynthia Diaz, EMCSD cdiaz@emcsd.org www.pagegifted.com For a copy of our presentation. What is Edmodo ?. Edmodo is the largest social learning network in the world. 20,000,000+.
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Differentiating Instruction Using Edmodo Chantal Cravens, EMCSD ccravens@emcsd.org Cynthia Diaz, EMCSD cdiaz@emcsd.org www.pagegifted.comFor a copy of our presentation
Edmodo is the largest social learning network in the world 20,000,000+ TOTAL USERS AROUND THE WORLD
Bonus Gift http://keepvid.com/ This free download was shared with me by our tech department. The download is free. You simply copy and paste the URL of any website and then download it. No more streaming problems!! We will add a video assignment today to your Edmodo.
Secure Platform Ensures Safety and Privacy • Closed environment • No private information required from students • Students can only join classes by the invitation of their teacher • All communication is archived • Teacher has full management control • Code LOCKS after 14 days of set up Students use this code to sign up
Create Your Teacher Account Create a teacher account if you are a teacher, administrator, or have another role in education
Update Your Account Settings Customize email or text notifications Click the “Me” drop-down to access settings Upload a photo or an avatar Choose your privacy settings Select your School
Teacher Homepage Post assignments, reminders, polls, or discussion questions Store unlimited content for easy sharing and re-use Create groups for classes, clubs, PLCs, online courses, etc.
Create Groups 2. Complete group information 1. Select the “+” in Groups section 3. Distribute Group Code or “Join Group” URL to members
Using Small Groups Only the members you put into small groups can access the communication stream Utilize small groups for group projects, differentiation, and to organize units or discussion separate from the main group.
Student Sign-Up Students who already have an account can log in and click the “+” Students use your group code to register for a new account Students are NOT required to give email address …And then enter the group code to join group
Student Homepage The backpack: Unlimited storage for documents, videos and other resources Students receive notifications for grades, assignments, alerts or replies Students can only send messages to the entire group or directly to the teacher Students can only join groups. They cannot create groups Parents use this code to create their account or add student to their existing account
Post a Message Post a Note, Alert, Assignment, Quiz or Poll. Attach any type of file or link Send to individual group, multiple groups, small groups, parents, individual students and/or teacher connections Send immediately or schedule posts for the future
Assignments Each assignment you create is saved to bank for future access Choose a due date View and grade assignments as they are turned in
Grading Assignments Grades are automatically added to the gradebook. (TIP: Input “LATE” to keep students from handing in late work) Teachers can annotate submitted assignments with comments and detailed feedback Teachers and co-teachers can provide feedback -Students can respond and a permanent record is kept for reference
Insights and Reactions Within the “Progress” tab, click on “Insights” to see overall reactions Student feedback on assignments and quizzes View performance data on assignments and quizzes
Need Help? Ask us a question Access the Support Community from your homepage Access help and links and attend or watch webinars in the help center
resources https://blog.edmodo.com/2013/08/28/training-resources-to-help-you-teach-edmodo/ Another video converter: http://www.videolan.org/vlc/index.html
Edmodo… Let’s Visit my Edmodo page to see what is going on…
How to create a poll https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djcDWwsFwmM
Award Badges To Your Students https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUTrphxoNPQ