LIS 457- Summer 2014 MS Power point project.

1. A COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP FOR LEARNING AFTER THE DISSMISAL BELL
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2. FROM ELEMENTARY TO MIDDLE
SCHOOL
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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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5. Academics
Electives
Extracurricular
Activities
How Do we fill the
gaps ?
How do we enhance
learning?
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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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13. Melanie James -LIS 457-Summer 2014
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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