Instant Edmodo How-to

Dayna Laur

• Publisher: Packt Publishing
• Year: 2013
• eBook ISBN: 9781849697309
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Computer Science
• Subtopic: Computer Science General
• Index: Computer Science

In Detail

As classrooms make the push toward a paperless environment, Edmodo provides you with an easy-to-use system to manage your classes, and creates an opportunity for you to participate in and create a space for your own personal learning network.

A practical, guided instructional set to implement the full capabilities of Edmodo in a more engaging and connected online classroom environment. Whether you are a new or veteran Edmodo user, this guide will provide the instructions necessary to navigate the simplest and most advanced features of this system.

You will learn how to turn your classroom into a paperless environment that can be managed from anywhere and at anytime. The space that you create for your students on Edmodo will provide you and your students with the ability to access class content and engage in online discussions long after the bell rings.

Instant Edmodo How-to will help you establish a more connected classroom that links your face-to-face environment with a more global personal learning network that challenges you to grow as an educator.

Approach

Filled with practical, step-by-step instructions and clear explanations for the most important and useful tasks. Full of illustrative screenshots, tips, and step-by step recipes, it's a practical guide to implementing a learning management system for students in their classroom environment.

Who this book is for

The book is for educators who are looking to implement a learning management system in their classroom that will engage students, incorporate technology in a meaningful way, link parents in the learning, and provide opportunities for connections to a wider global community of educators

Instant Edmodo How-to

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Instant Edmodo How-to

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Credits

Author

Dayna Laur

Reviewer

Kristyn A. Kamps

Acquisition Editor

Joanne Fitzpatrick

Commissioning Editor

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Technical Editor

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Project Coordinator

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Proofreader

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Cover Work

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About the Author

Dayna Laur is a veteran high school social studies teacher of 14 years where she has implemented numerous authentic learning experiences in her co-taught special education classes, advanced placement courses, and mainstream social studies classes. During her teaching tenure she has been featured in Edutopia's Schools That Work series and as a model teacher for authentic learning as produced by the National Institute for Professional Practice.

She currently serves as a Senior National Faculty member for the Buck Institute for Education and travels nationally to train teachers on effective implementation of project-based learning.

She has a BA in History from VA Tech, a MEd in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Pittsburgh, and a MSEd in 21st Century Teaching and Learning from Wilkes University. She is also a two-time National Board Certified teacher. She has written articles that have appeared in Tech-Edge and EARCOS Journal. She has a full-length publication entitled Authentic Learning Experiences: A Real-World Approach to Project Based Learning. In addition to authentic learning experiences, Dayna's educational interests include the implementation of the Common Core Standards and technology integration. You can follow her on Twitter @daylynn. This is her first book with Packt Publishing.

About the Reviewer

Kristyn A. Kamps currently teaches 7th and 8th grade science in Holland, Michigan. Six years ago, when her district implemented a one-to-one laptop program, Kristyn helped pioneer strategies for deepening student understanding in a one-to-one learning environment using project-based learning as the structural framework.

Through her commitment to teacher excellence, Kristyn facilitated K-8 restructuring of science curriculum to align with state and national standards. In addition, she has helped develop curriculum for science, English, literature, technology and culture courses that incorporate universal design for learning components and 21st century skills through the use of technological applications, such as Edmodo. As a National Faculty member of the Buck Institute for Education, Kristyn has also led professional development workshops on one-to-one laptop implementation and project-based learning at district and state education conferences.

She received her B.A. in elementary education from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI, with a social studies composite concentration and an emphasis on psychology and history. English was her subject minor. Her degree has given her experience teaching 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 7th, and 8th grades over the past 26 years. During her graduate studies, she focused on gifted and talented education, educational technology and science, math, and technology education.

I would like to thank my dear friend and colleague, Dayna Laur, for involving me in this project. As always, it has been a pleasure to work together!

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Preface

Welcome to Instant Edmodo How-to. In this book, we will navigate the steps needed to seamlessly implement this learning management system in your classroom environment. Whether you are a novice or have dabbled with Edmodo, this book will teach you the tips and tricks to successfully use all the features of the system. You will walk away with the tools necessary to better engage your students in their own learning.

What this book covers

Setting up your profile (Simple) explains why setting up your profile is one of the most important steps in starting your Edmodo experience. This recipe also covers how your profile gives others insight into the professional you, as you will want to provide a snapshot of your educational expertise.

Creating Edmodo groups (Simple) covers the process to create groups in Edmodo. This recipe also talks about organizing your students into manageable groups, which can be maintained, archived, or deleted in future school years.

Creating student accounts (Simple) explains the process to create student accounts once the groups have been created.

Maintaining Edmodo online safety (Simple) explains the importance of maintaining online safety of students, although online classroom environments are perfect for teaching digital safety. This recipe also discusses a few tips to ensure students' Edmodo experience is a safe one.

Creating small groups (Intermediate) explains the necessity to break a full class into smaller sections for a variety of tasks, which will allow you to quickly and easily maneuver students into an array of smaller groups.

Posting on the Edmodo wall (Simple) explains the importance of wall feeds. The feed on Edmodo is similar to that of Facebook. If you are a Facebook user, you will find Edmodo to be an easy transition.

Creating and editing assignments (Intermediate) covers the importance of paperless as...

Table of contents

• Instant Edmodo How-to