Edmodo, IPADs and Blogging Using technology in the classroom

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Meet your buddy! If you are already a regular user of Edmodo, please ‘buddy’ up with a non-user. Please sit next to each other. Your ‘buddy’ is there to support you during session 1. Today’s programme Session 1: Edmodo 3- 4pm Break Session 2: IPADS – apps for teachers Break Session 3: Blogging 5.25: evaluation Today’s programme Session 1: Edmodo 3- 4pm Break Session 2: IPADS – apps for teachers Break Session 3: Blogging 5.25: evaluation Look for the Buddy Assisted tasks icon

Welcome Before we get started: Log in to a computer. If you are already a user of Edmodo, please join the training group using the code 2zf5hi and complete the two short polls and review the user guide. If you have never used Edmodo, please go to and set up a teacher account, for this you will need your and the following school code: 53dxr6 Why not tweet about today’s #harlingtontwilight

In this session you will: Create a teacher account Identify your school- school code 53dxr6 Join the training group -2zf5hi Create your profile Create your group(s) Invite students to join (Optional) Upload your assignments (Optional) Connect with other colleagues Explore other features

Create Your Teacher Account Create a teacher account if you are a teacher, administrator, or have another role in education

Update Your Account Settings Select your School Click the drop-down arrow to access settings Upload a photo or an avatar Customize or text notifications

Teacher Homepage Post assignments, reminders, polls, or discussion questions Create groups for classes, clubs, PLCs, online courses, etc. Store unlimited content for easy sharing and re-use

Notes and Polls Creating Notes Main communication in your group Immediate feedback, actionable data Creating Polls All polls are anonymous = lower stress and apprehension for students Quick check for understanding Choose Groups, schedule, add questions

Groups within Edmodo CreateCreate and Manage GroupsManage Invite Invite Teachers and Students “Create” or “Join” Groups

Create Groups 1. Select the “+” in Groups section 2. Complete group information 3. Distribute Group Code or “Join Group” URL to members

Student Sign-Up (optional) Students who ALREADY HAVE AN ACCOUNT can log in and click the “+” Students are NOT required to give address NEW Students use your group code to register for a new account …And then enter the group code to join group

Parent Accounts Students are NOT required to give address NEW Parent use the Parent Code from your Child’s Student Account

How do we measure student progress? Snapshot Already Created Questions Immediate Feedback Accessible on All Devices Quiz See Immediate Actionable Data See Who is Behind, Borderline, and On Track Create your own questions Assignments Accessible on All Devices Students turn in any file type directly in platform Not available in UK

Student Progress - Quizzes Create Your Own Questions See Immediate Actionable Results Guide Your Instruction – Differentiate

Creating Quizzes Create New Quiz Title and Time Limit Add Questions Question Types Graded By Edmodo: True/False, Multiple Choice, Fill in the Blank, Matching Graded By Teacher: Short Answer Assign Quiz To Individuals To Groups * Best Practice: create your own Test Student Account* For further information on how to grade quizzes refer to the user guide or Edmodo help Centre

Assignments Create Your Own Assignments Allow for more creative projects Add attachments, links, or from library Stay Organized Automatically Added to Calendar Communicates to Student and Parent Accounts Progress Column Automatically Added to Planner Sort by Student and Assign Comments

Motivate students by awarding badges

Staying Organized Planner Access from Home Page Post Assignments and Quizzes Progress Find Student Groups Find Grades by Assignment/Quiz or by Student

Teacher Engagement – Communities Subject Communities Subject Communities - Inspiration School Communities - Collaboration Publisher Communities Find the newest resources from trusted sources NBC Learn, Discovery Education, Quizlet, etc School Communities Create a Group for your school community Share information, successes, and future plans

Discover Engaging Resources Free Tools and Resources Subject Communities - Inspiration School Communities - Collaboration Inspirational Ideas Search for Free Tools and Resources Find Inspirational Ideas Borrow Lesson Plans Search for Free Tools and Resources Find Inspirational Ideas

Engagement with Library/Backpack Library Your personal organizational space Add Content and Share Folders Link Google Drive Backpack Student storage space Store all information from all groups Link Google Drive Going Paperless with Edmodo Making Classroom Time More Valuable

Where are we going next ? Use Edmodo in your Classroom Tomorrow Use Edmodo Support for Question See the Help CenterHelp Center Find out about Apps, CPD, Connecting with Parents Stay Connected With Colleagues Without leaving the Edmodo platform

Support Help Center Tutorial Videos Step-by-Step Directions Getting Started Resources Recorded Webinars … And Your Buddy!

Session 2 - IPADS Look for the chat icon – when you see this you will have a discussion task Live test: Look for this icon for an opportunity for real-time testing!

In this session you will: Consider ways of using apps in your teaching Share your favourite app(s) Discover new apps

Why use APPS? Planning & marking Collaboration Teaching Research Creative Revision & assessment CPD Engagement BFL Planning & marking Collaboration Teaching Research Creative Revision & assessment CPD Engagement BFL

Planning and Marking iDoceo teacher's assistant is an all-in-one app. It consists of: Planner Diary Grade bookGrade book with attendance, calculations and statistics SummarySummary view in each class with configurable widgets Schedule Seating plans Handwritten notepads Text notepads Resource managerResource manager including cloud storage and Wifi Transfer Bulletin boards

Marking and assessment

Collaboration Share and backup files and resources

Collaboration Pinnic Lite for mindmaps and pins is free but you can purchase in an APP bundle with IDOCEO for £8.99 How could these become part of your practice?

Teaching Explain Everything: unique interactive screencasting whiteboard app. Create and share ideas as videos and more

Assessment If possible, download the student version now

BFL

Whizzy things QR codes Download a QR reader app such as QR Reader: Use it to read this QR code: Discuss how you might use these in your teaching

More whizzy things Telligami: Plickers (my latest discovery!)

Over to you Spend this final time doing at least one of the following: Share your favourite app with the person next to you Download a new app Tweet about the session

Session 3 - Blogging

In this session you will: Explore the purposes of blogs Visit two blogs Upload a resource to the teaching and learning blog

Getting started com login: Password: harlington

Resources All resources from today’s session can be found on the Teaching and Learning Blog

Evaluate Before you leave, please complete the evaluation form. Thank you!