Edmodo Online Staff Development

Course Description

The purpose of this staff development is to present the instructional benefits of using Edmodo in the classroom. Edmodo is an educational tool similar to Facebook that is known to engage students and increase student learning through real world experiences that include: blogging, posting, uploading, and etc.

Instructor Contact Information

Instructor: Rhonda Roberts

Email: Rhonda.Roberts@sccpss.com

Phone: 912-395-5330

Goals and Objectives

Teachers will be able to:

Explain the educational benefits of using Edmodo in their classroom Create an Edmodo Account Edit their Edmodo profile page Create classes Create assignments with due dates Create and post discussion questions Create alert messages Upload documents to Edmodo Add grades with comments to assignments Upload videos and links

Course Content

All course content can be found on the following website:

www.edmodoonlinelearning.com

Course Website Includes:

Syllabus Edmodo Advantages Video Edmodo Screencast Evaluation Survey Assessment Survey Edmodo Resources

Course Requirements:

Teachers should view the Edmodo Advantages Video Teachers will need to view the Edmodo Screencast Teachers will need to create required assignments Teachers will need to complete assessment test Teachers will need to complete the evaluation survey Teachers will need to submit url to teacher to show completion

Course Calendar

3/23/2015 – Edmodo Advantages Video Available 3/23/2015 – Edmodo Screencast Available 3/25/2015 – Last day to submit assessment 3/27/2015 – Last day to submit evaluation survey 3/30/2015 – Last day to submit completed site

Preparing for the Course

Teachers should prepare for this course by viewing the Edmodo Advantages Video and the Screencast.

Evaluation

Evaluation will be based on participation and feedback given for this online staff development session.