Melaniejames ms-powerpoint-USM-Summer2014

Melanie James -LIS 457-Summer 2014

MIDDLE SCHOOL 101

A COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP FOR LEARNING AFTER THE DISSMISAL BELL

Powered by Edmodo


FROM ELEMENTARY TO MIDDLE SCHOOL


SO…WHAT’S SO DIFFERENT?

Elementary

One primary instructorOne classroomPredetermined ElectivesSmaller Student/Teacher ratiosHomework assignments from one

source Regulation of workload

Middle SchoolMultiple instructorsChange of classrooms Choice of electives Larger classroom populationsMultiple assignments from

multiple sourcesWorkload individualized by subject

area


Balancing multiple assignments, studying for tests and adjusting to a more independent style of learning can be overwhelming and frustrating for our kids.


Academics

Electives

Extracurricular Activities

How Do we fill the gaps ?

How do we enhance learning?


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


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


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


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 =


GETTING STARTED

1. Open your web browser2. Connect to the edmodo

home page. www.edmodo.com

3. Select “ I’m a parent”

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http://www.edmodo.com/


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.

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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


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

http://www.edmodo.com/community/support

http://www.edmodo.com/community/support





https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USS1QMa2pug

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USS1QMa2pug




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

Technology

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