Final Project PresentationOption 1: Edmodo

Group Members: April Rousseau, Kyle Whisnant, Tara Mauney, Allison Barfield, and Christy Snow

Edmodo: The Basics

Edmodo is an awesome education tool... "It provides a safe and easy way for classes to connect and collaborate, share content, and access homework, grades and school notices"- Edmodo

Why did we choose Edmodo?

● Free and Easy to use● Similar to like facebook● April could have her

psychology students join and interact

● It is safe compared to other social networks.

Future Potential for Edmodo

Flipped Classroom ● New teaching strategy that allows students to view

videotaped lessons away from school.● Students then engage in reinforcement activities at

school.● Allows for learning to take place throughout the day, not

just at school. Edmodo would be the ideal platform for a flipped classroom model. It creates a one-stop shop for videos, lessons, assignments and anything else.

Success!

"Edmodo was a Success. Pictures prove it! Though it is only the beginning I think it will be a tool I will use in my classroom from now on."- April

Implementation in the Classroom

● High School Psychology Class

● 1st assignment: Get to know Edmodo & post something cool!

● 2nd Assignment: Research an article on Therapy- post findings on my "wall"

● 3rd Assignment: Begin discussions on other student postings.

● 4th Assignment: Answer Questions Mrs. Rousseau Posts on Ch.17- Therapy

● 5th Assignment: Post link to Projects● 6th Assignment: Positive Feedback on other posted

projects

So how did we ALL use it?

● Everyone in the group used April's sign on info● We all became familiar with the site● We all posted topics for April's Psychology class

to read/research● We all used positive feedback in assisting what

students posted.

Issues of Edmodo/ Project

Student responses: ● "Not enough like Facebook."● "Need internet access at home to fully be involved

instead of rushed at school to post"● "Need more internet access at school-- via

Laptops/connections" Group Responses: (April, Christy, Kyle, Tara, Allison)

● Not enough teacher options ● Changing lesson plans took TIME● Assignments very basic

What would we change?

Few featured options: 1. Preview request before students posted assignments 2. Easier Navigation.

Teaching Responsibility

Using a program like Edmodo that is similar to popular social networking sites allows students to learn responsible use. Edmodo gives teachers a chance to teach ethical behavior on social sites.