3. SO…WHAT’S SO DIFFERENT?
Elementary
One primary instructor
One classroom
Predetermined Electives
Smaller Student/Teacher ratios
Homework assignments from one
source
Regulation of workload
Middle School
Multiple instructors
Change of classrooms
Choice of electives
Larger classroom populations
Multiple assignments from multiple
sources
Workload individualized by subject
area
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4. Balancing multiple assignments, studying for tests and adjusting to a more
independent style of learning can be overwhelming and frustrating for our kids.
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6. WHAT IS EDMODO?
Edmodo is a "social learning platform" website for teachers,
students, and parents. It is marketed as the Facebook for schools.
Current uses of Edmodo include posting assignments, creating polls
for student responses, embedding video clips, create learning
groups, posting quizzes for students to take, and creating a
calendar of events and assignments. Students can also turn in
assignments or upload assignments for their teachers to view and
grade. Teachers can annotate the assignments directly in Edmodo
to provide instant feedback. (2012, May). Retrieved June 18,2014,from
Wikipedia:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmodo
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7. STUDENT BENEFITS …
Students
Complete homework
Access online libraries
Private access and conversations with teachers
Archived lessons
Contact with classmates
Activity planning 21st century skills
24-7 access to materials and assignments
Mobile learning
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8. ENHANCEMENTS TO LEARNING…
Teachers
Post assignments
Consolidate assignments and
grades
Communicate with students and
parents
Provide feedback for assignments
Co-Teaching w/ access to
classrooms around the globe
Provide classroom instruction to
students who are absent
Shared ideas and resources with
other teachers
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9. WHY WE NEED YOU TO USE IT…
Parents
View grades
Track progress
Communicate with teachers
Review concepts being taught
Assist child with homework and
studying
View upcoming assignments and
projects
One account for multiple students
Alerts for grades ,added
assignments and
incomplete/missed work
Students + Teachers + Parent Support =
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10. GETTING STARTED
1. Open your web browser
2. Connect to the edmodo
home page.
www.edmodo.com
3. Select “ I’m a parent”
1.
2.
3.
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11. 4. Enter your parent code.
(Provided with your child’s class schedule)
5. Complete registration form .
6. Click Sign Up
7. Watch attached demo for tools
to navigation and
software features.
4.
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6.
7.
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12. TECHNICAL
SUPPORT
This power point is available on our
school website
Remain seated and our staff will
assist you
Contact your child’s advisor
Contact the front office
Search the web
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HELPFUL TUTORIALS ON THE WEB
http://www.edmodo.com/community/support
http://help.edmodo.com/frequently-asked-questions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoRH1MnuzFA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USS1QMa2pug {espaniol}
https://shoalrivermustangs.com/parentportal.com
14. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION AND SUPPORT
&
WELCOME TO THE MUSTANG COMMUNITY
Presenter:
Melanie R. James
6th Grade Academic Advisor (A-M)
850-555-5555 x 111
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