The document provides 20 ways that teachers can use Edmodo in their classrooms to enhance learning experiences for students. Some key uses include having students participate in writing projects, role playing activities, book clubs, project based learning groups, connecting with other classrooms globally, and keeping parents and substitutes informed. Edmodo allows for mobile learning, communication when absent, online teacher collaboration, connecting with tutors, and staying in touch with students after graduation through alumni groups.

1. 20 Ways to Use Edmodo

2. Give your students an enriching writing experience through Edmodo. Help students tap into individualism, build self-esteem and measure how far they’ve come during the school year with writing projects: Class Blog “ Flat Stanley”project “ This I Believe” project Edmodo provides students a platform for sharing their writing with teachers, peers and family. 1. Student writing projects

3. Help students understand key events by reenacting them through role playing activities. Create student profiles for relevant figures and integrate knowledge in action. Inject life into old curriculum and helps students develop the skills of initiative, communication, problem-solving, self-awareness, and working cooperatively in teams. 2. Role Playing*

4. Encourage real-time discussions through Edmodo. Read alouds In-class movies Professional development events Extend learning beyond the classroom walls. (Backchannel during current events- e.g. State of the Union, Elections, breaking news stories, etc.) Mobile website and iPhone/Android apps provide easy access to Edmodo anytime, anywhere. 3. Backchannel Discussions

5. Spice up your foreign language class by having students write and respond to questions in Edmodo. Encourages students to practice their language skills through real life conversations. Create a co-classroom with other students from across the globe to help students learn from each other. 4. Language Practice

6. Help your students improve their grammar and punctuation by enforcing proper usage on Edmodo. Require students to post in complete words and sentence (i.e. “you” not “u”, “I” not “i”). Teach students proper use of social media tools to help prepare them for our connected world. 5. Grammar and Punctuation

7. Send a message to students and parents in your class each week to keep them updated on all of the events and achievements of your class. Provides a way for parents to reach out to you for one-on-one discussions. 6. Communicate with Parents* Keep parents up-to-date on classroom activities during the semester through parent accounts on Edmodo.

8. Encourage students to read and help make their reading experience more engaging with an Edmodo book club. Host after school book clubs or summer book clubs. Facilitate discussions with writing prompts. Connect with other classrooms around the globe for book discussions. 7. Book Clubs*

9. Give your students an interactive educational experience through mobile devices. Bring Edmodo on your next field trip Post photos and create scavenger hunt questions, polls or quiz questions along the way. Great for backchannel discussions 8. Mobile Learning

10. Edmodo is great for communicating when you or one of your students are absent from school. Provide notes, assignments or other updates to students who are absent. Communicate updates or check in with your your class if you are absent from school. 9. Sick days & extended leave

11. Create a “teacher lounge” where teachers within your school can discuss ideas and share content. Creates a casual environment where online discussions can take place. Share ideas, files and links between a voluntary group of teachers. Teachers can contribute on their own time. 10. Teacher Lounge

12. Whether you’re planning your school play, the annual fundraiser or next year’s curriculum, Edmodo makes it easier through online collaboration. 11. Planning Committees Invite teachers, students, parents, or administrators to join. Share ideas and content with all group members. Allows for ongoing dialogue at the convenience of your group members.

13. Create a group on Edmodo to connect with any tutors working with your students. Allows you to communicate upcoming assignments, quizzes or tests Enables you and the tutor to share ideas, content and advice to that will further advance the learning potential of the student Include parents in on the discussions 12. Tutor Connection

14. Take a project-based approached to learning by creating Edmodo sub groups. Students can collaborate and work towards specific goals together in small groups. The Edmodo platform allows for anytime, anywhere communication between students. All group information can be shared and stored in Edmodo for easy access by all group members. 13. Project Based Learning*

15. Take reading to the next level by having students critique each other. Students can upload and listen to audio files directly on Edmodo. Promotes encouragement between students in the classroom. Helps improve listening skills Not limited to reading, can also do art critiques, writing critiques, etc. 14. Reading Critique

16. Connect your classroom with other classrooms within your school or around the globe. Co-teachers can help grade assignments, monitor discussions, and post files or comments to the group. Join an Edmodo subject area community to connect with other teachers around the globe. 15. Co-teaching*

17. 16. “Sub Hub” Provide your sub an easy way to help manage students and stay connected with you. Create a student account for your sub so they can participate in your Edmodo class, without gaining access to your account. Allows you to communicate with your sub and students, plus view all classroom activity, even while you’re away.

18. 17. Science Probes* Engage your students through science probes on Edmodo. Post videos and other interactive to supplement Those students who are too shy to raise their hand in class, usually feel more comfortable communicating online.

19. Keep up with all your favorite blogs through Edmodo! Create an Edmodo group, retrieve the RSS links for the blogs you like to read and add them to the group. Stay organized and up-to-date with content being shared by bloggers in your PLN. 18. RSS Feed

20. Edmodo is a great collaboration tool for district wide clubs like Robotics, Forensics, sports teams, etc. Use the calendar feature to mark important dates/matches/meets/practices. Notifications will help you update the group on important messages . Post results, pictures, etc. for the group to view. 19. School Clubs

21. After the school year ends, keep in touch with students and help them stay connected with each other. 20. Alumni Groups Create one alumni group for all your classes to join Distribute group code at the end of the year

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