1. What is a Course orLearning ManagementSystem? A Web-based
course Allows teachers and students to deliver & access
materials, submit assignments and test, see grades and
collaborate
2. Types of Course orLearning ManagementSystems
3. Who benefits?
4. Benefits of CMS/LMS Safe and easy to use Its free Reaches
different learning styles Helps students meet 21st century skills
24 hr access to materials
5. How online learning canfill instructional gaps Promotes
higher order thinking, teamwork and opportunities for creativity in
their work Problem-solving and decision making opportunities
Learning goes way beyond classroom
6. How it supports meaningfulauthentic learning Real life
connections Use videos to enhance learning Create structured
activities such as a class poll and using real world problems for
discussion Collaboration with others
7. Overview of Edmodo
8. How I can use Edmodo inmy Classroom Communication between
Create a Current Events teacher and students group Discussion post
Use Create scavenger hunts journal prompts and have for field trips
(one students post responses student must have a phone) they can
post Share educational their answers website links and videos Post
daily lessons and Use for surveys and polls assignments for
attendance count
9. Edmodo helpsSave on paper and timeStudents learn at their
ownpaceStudents gain independenceGives students control overtheir
own learningenvironment itempowers, motivates andgives them
ownership andresponsibility of their ownlearning.
10. Still not sure aboutEdmodo? This does not have to be
mandatory in the classroom. A great tool for those who want to do
extra work at home and who love to use technology. Non-readers can
still use Edmodo by incorporating NaturalReader (text to speech
program) and other modifications technology can offer. Have
students who love to use their cell phone? Edmodo is a great way
for them to utilize it.
11. References Cavanaugh, C., & Clark, T. (2007). The
landscape of K12 online learning. In R. Blomeyer, & C.
Cavanaugh (Eds.), What works in K12 online learning (pp. 519).
Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in Education.
