Title of Unit Edmodo Instruction Grade Level

Teachers6-12

Curriculum Area Professional Development Time Frame

1 day

Stage 1 – Identify Desired ResultsContent Standards:NETS-T Standards for Teachers

1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity: Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments.

c. Promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students’ conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes.d. Model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments.

3. Model Digital Age Work and Learning: Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work process representative of an innovative professional in a global and digital society.

b. Collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools and resources to support student success and innovation.d. Model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information resources to support research and learning.

4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility: Teachers understand local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices.

a. Advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources.b. Address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources.c. Promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to the use of technology and information.

5. Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership: Teachers continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning, and exhibit leadership in their school and professional community by promoting and demonstrating the effective use of digital tools and resources.

a. Participate in local and global learning communities to explore creative applications of technology to improve student learning.

Understandings

Teachers will understand how to use Edmodo in the classroom.

Teachers will understand in which situation Edmodo is appropriate for classroom use.

Essential Questions

Overarching Questions:What types of technology can I incorporate in my classroom?

How can I engage students using social networking?

Topical Questions:How can I use Edmodo in my classroom?

How do I create assignments for students on Edmodo?

Knowledge and Skills

KnowledgeTeachers will know:

-How groups are used-How discussion boards are used-How assignments are used-How quizzes are used-How polls are used-How apps are used

SkillsTeachers will be able to:-Create and manage groups of students-Create and manage discussion boards-Create and manage Assignments-Create and manage Quizzes-Create and manage Polls-Use Apps

Stage 2 - Evidence

Performance Task(s)

Materials:Edmodo

Task: Designing Your AccountYou will set up your Edmodo account. Divide your class into small groups to create Literature Circles. Create a discussion board for each literature circle and be the facilitator for each group. Allow the students to control the discussion. Then, create one assignment in which the students are required to upload or submit a document. Grade the assignment online.

Goal: The teachers will use several aspects of Edmodo.Role: The teacher will take on the role of the facilitator and assist students only as needed in the social networking environment.Audience: The teachers will provide this for middle and high school students.Situation: The teachers’ challenge involves remembering everything that was taught during the training session and using it with his/her students.Product Performance and Purpose: The teachers will use Edmodo to engage students.Standards and Criteria for Success: Your product must meet the standards of the following rubric.

Performance Task(s) Rubric(s)

I can create groups Basic Intermediate ExpertI can create assignments

Basic Intermediate Expert

I can navigate through Edmodo

Basic Intermediate Expert

I can respond to students

Basic Intermediate Expert

I can grade the assignments online

Basic Intermediate Expert

Student Self-Assessment and Reflection

-Self-assess the discussion boards and assignments tool-Reflect on using Edmodo