The document discusses Edmodo, a private social networking platform designed for classroom use, highlighting its intended outcomes, unique features, and advantages in fostering student engagement and collaboration. It outlines a workshop agenda for educators, detailing how to get started and the potential benefits and challenges of using Edmodo for teaching and learning. The conclusion recommends Edmodo as a safe and effective tool for teachers, particularly those working with young students.

1. A safe social network community for classroom useBy Ernest NGENDAHAYOWeb 2.0 Tool:

2. Intended outcomes Use the provided code to join a classOpen own accountJoin a communityAdd content to library (at least a file & a link)Share posted documents & comments with class membersAttempt an assignment prepared in EdmodoExplain the unique features of Edmodo for Learning purposes

3. Workshop agendaIntroduction (2min)Overview of Edmodo (13 min)What, when, where, for/by who?(4min)How? (Tutorial video): 2:03 minCurriculum, learning theories and assessment (4min)Advantages & disadvantages (3 min)Practice: signing up, posting, joining class, comments (25 min)General questions, summary and conclusion (10 min).

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5. What & for What?Edmodo is regarded as a ‘private’ social networking platform designed for students and teachersIt’s used to:Social networkingShare files, links and videos Post assignments and provide feedbackPost messages to studentsTrack individual students progress Encourage and involve students in the provision of feedbackGrade assignmentsUse the calendar feature to plan and track assignments and events

6. By Who? Where? When?By Who?Teachers all subjects, Students at all levels, parentsWhere? Anywhere When?Anytime

7. How do you get started?&You just have to feel in a few details of yourself mainly: chosen username, email address and PasswordWatch thishttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHtwgZEHzNshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzPHQr1ONaA

8. Contemporary theories of learningEdmodo has the potential to help students:Socio-Constructivism: Students actively engaged in knowledge construction and through instructions. Learning from each one another Metacognitive skills Self-regulated learners Critical thinkingConfident learners Responsible learnersLifelong learners ConnectivismKnowledge is better constructed through connecting with others. It’s curriculum-unlimited!

9. Curriculum & Any domain-specific Curriculum is co-constructedInformal part of the curriculum is capitalised on to enhance learningIt encourages criteria-referenced assessment

10. Assessment & Criteria-referenced assessmentPeer/self assessment encouraged Feedback: Timely feedbackPeer-feedbackSelf-feedback Individualised or collective feedback

11. Advantages Disadvantages “Relatively” safeUnder control No email requirements for studentsFree of charge and of advertisement Join a chosen community of professionals in your fieldMobile access and messagingShare ideas, files, assignments with others You can’t recover lost information about a student You can’t delete the account you created yourself: have to send a request! It seems you text messaging notification is restricted? Advantages & Disadvantages

12. Advantages & Disadvantages How would you compare Edmodo with other Web 2.0 tools already discussed here?Could Edmodo be introduced at University?

13. Practice1. Join a class: use asiv6qAttempt the assignment and turn it in 2. Create an account Go to www.edmodo.comSign up as a teacher Fill I your details, get your account and go though the 5 steps Join a communitySave post in the library Join Effective Use of ICT in Education Group

14. Summary & Conclusion Free with many advantages and less but avoidable challenges Develops PLNs among teachers Encourages togetherness for learningParents also get involved on the learning progress of children Edmodo offers a safe and trusted networking & learning environment involving key education stakeholders (students, teachers, parents, …) for learning purposes I recommend it for all teachers mainly those working with young students.

15. References Edmodo accessed on http://www.edmodo.com/?language=en&auto_selected_lang=trueZdrojewski, R. (2011). Edmodo Presentation, Erie 1 BOCES accessed on http://www.schooltube.com/video/24f91799232ae25d23da/Edmodo-Presentation

16. Thank you!