Edmodo
- Name of the Tool: Edmodo
Edmodo is a free and secure Web 2.0 App social learning network platform, utilized by teachers and students. It allows for collaboration and a platform on which both teachers and students can share course contents, homework assignments, notices (urgent or non-urgent) and updates regarding assignments. However, it only allows for interaction between teachers and students and parents but not students and students. I see this as a slight disadvantage for the tool. It also allows for customization of classroom based on the learner’s need. This tool is free for students, teachers, schools and school districts. It mimics facebook but with the added security feature.
It’s very easy to create a group, quiz post student assignments and grades. I easily create a group and student quiz. Due to time constraint, I was only able to test on one person who likes the ease experience in using this tool. Edmodo has the capability to create a grade book for managing accumulating grades. Edmodo is user friendly and intuitive tool. It provides a user guide with step by step instructions with good tips for the end-users and more specifically, takes it a step further by customizing it to meet the need of the specific group such a school district. Edmodo also offers video and webinar access. Both Teachers and students can easily edit their profiles at any given time. Another cool feature is the capability of adding Mobile Apps for iPhones, iPads, iPod and androids.
Additional and useful features such as; search and filter posts digital library, calendar-for organizing and keeping up with important assignments dates, easy access to send and reply buttons, editing options in addition to direct access for linking the library. And lastly, accounts can be easily deleted as it was in creating.
I did the video tour which was very simple to follow. THE URL: http://help.edmodo.com/edmodo-in-action/
http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2011/05/edmodothe-total-classroom-solution.html
1. Name of the Tool: Edmodo
2. URL of the Tool: http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2011/05/edmodothe-total-classroom-solution.html
3. Please select the one, primary category for this tool: Communication Tool
4. Please describe this tool in your own words in about 150-250 words.
§ Edmodo is a free and secure Web 2.0 App social learning network platform, utilized by teachers and students. It allows for collaboration and a platform on which both teachers and students can share course contents, homework assignments, notices (urgent or non-urgent) and updates regarding assignments. However, it only allows for interaction between teachers and students and parents but not students and students. I see this as a slight disadvantage for the tool. It also allows for customization of classroom based on the learner’s need. This tool is free for students, teachers, schools and school districts. It mimics facebook but with the added security feature.
§ It’s very easy to create a group, quiz post student assignments and grades. I easily create a group and student quiz. Due to time constraint, I was only able to test on one person who likes the ease experience in using this tool. Edmodo has the capability to create a grade book for managing accumulating grades. Edmodo is user friendly and intuitive tool. It provides a user guide with step by step instructions with good tips for the end-users and more specifically, takes it a step further by customizing it to meet the need of the specific group such a school district. Edmodo also offers video and webinar access. Both Teachers and students can easily edit their profiles at any given time. Another cool feature is the capability of adding Mobile Apps for iPhones, iPads, iPod and androids.
§ Additional and useful features such as; search and filter posts digital library, calendar-for organizing and keeping up with important assignments dates, easy access to send and reply buttons, editing options in addition to direct access for linking the library. And lastly, accounts can be easily deleted as it was in creating.
I did the video tour which was very simple to follow. THE URL: http://help.edmodo.com/edmodo-in-action/
5. Try using the Tool (you may need to sign up for a free or trial account) so that you will learn how it works and what its capabilities are - and so that you will be able to answer the following questions.
6. What do you need to know before using this tool? One would need to have basic computer skills to before using this tool.
7. What do you need to have before using this tool? A computer or iPad is needed to use this tool. No audio of video equipment is necessary in order to use this tool.
8. How do you use this tool? (Write the basic steps using a numbered list)
8. How do you use this tool? (Write the basic steps using a numbered list)
i. Google search “Edmodo”
iii. Login into account. If you do not have an account you must sign up for one. Choose “I’m a teacher”.
iv. Once you’ve signed up and logged in, a “group code” will be generated. The students/parents will need this code to access the site for interactive sessions with the teacher.
v. Identify your school….this helps you find out who else from your community is on Edmodo
vi. Add library contents, create, quiz etc. I created a simple quiz to determine the ease of use. There are some preloaded quiz options or you can develop your own. I developed my own. I posted the link below.
vii. You can now connect to other colleagues
9. If applicable, please create an example with this tool and either embed in your blog or submit the URL. http://www.edmodo.com/home
10. Please describe a scenario of how you might use this tool in a teaching environment (150-250 words).
This tool can be easily adapted in a teaching environment for first year nursing students as well as prospective nursing student who are doing their perquisites in order to enter the nursing program. I would e-mail the generated group code to the students and instruction them to create their own profile. Once their profiles are created I would post the line so that they can take a virtual tour of the tool in order to familiarize themselves with the tool.
Once they have completed the virtual tour, I would post the first assignment and ask the students to introduce themselves, which would then be followed by a simple quiz. This will further help them to navigate this tool and become comfortable in accessing and using the tool. I would attach files to expose them to comfortable opening and attaching files of their own.
Digital library contents would be uploaded to facilitate and enhance their searching skills. The ability to show them how to recognize URGENT or update messages in regards to the course content.
11. What are the advantages of using this tool in a teaching environment? Some of the advantages of using this tool in a teaching environment are:
a) It’s a secured a simple Web2.0 secured tool which mimics facebook to some extent.
b) It’s easy and institutive for all end-users.
c) It also allows for customization of classroom based on the learner’s needs.
d) It offers flexibility for teachers, students and parents
e) Provides a platform for timely and immediate access to teachers
f) Immediate follow-up to teachers and parental concerns
g) Has the capability of adding Mobile Apps for iPhones, iPads, iPods and androids.
h) It allows for easy editing of profiles
i) Would be excellent for visual learners
j) An email address is not required to access the course, only the “group code” is required.
12. What are the disadvantages of using this tool in a teaching environment?
One disadvantage I noted is that Edmodo does not allow for student to student interactions. I think that student to student interaction would be beneficial in any learning environment especially when utilizing social media. Secondly, some students may not have the discipline to remain focus and be responsible for keeping up with the assignments since this platform of delivering information is so leisurely. Also, the lack of audio capability. This would be a great enhancement for students who are audio visual learners
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