Lesson Topic: Edmodo Teachers Length of lesson: 45 min.

Content Standard(s):

In-service training for Middle School

Stage 1 Desired Results

1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments a. Promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness b. Engage students in exploring realworld issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources. c. Promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes d. Model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments 2.Design and Develop Digital Age Learning Experiences and Assessments Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessment incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETSS. a. Design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity. b. Develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to pursue their individual curiosities and become active participants in setting their own educational goals, managing their own learning, and assessing their own progress c. Customize and personalize learning activities to address students diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources d. Provide students with multiple and varied formative and summative assessments aligned with content and technology standards and use resulting data to inform learning and teaching 3. Model Digital Age Work and Learning Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and digital society. a. Demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations. b. Collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools and resources to support student success and innovation. C. Communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital age media and formats d. Model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information resources to support research and learning.
Understanding (s)/goals The teachers will use Edmodo to collaborate with students in their classes. Essential Question(s): How could you use Edmodo in your classroom for instructional purposes?

Student objectives (outcomes): Teachers will be able to create an account using Edmodo. Teachers will be able to post on the discussion board using Edmodo. Teachers will be able to create classes for each of their content areas. Teachers will be able to embed web 2.0 tools and/or video using Edmodo.

Stage 2 Assessment Evidence Performance Task(s): Other Evidence: The teachers will take an The teachers will set up an assessment, using Google Edmodo account for each of drive forms, about Edmodo. their classes. The teachers will post to the discussion board using Edmodo. The teachers will embed using Edmodo. Stage 3 Learning Plan Learning Activities: The technology teacher will pass out the agenda for the session. Introduction: The technology teacher will introduce Edmodo by sharing a voicethread. The technology teacher will demonstrate how to set up an account using Edmodo. The teachers will set-up and log-in to their Edmodo account. The technology teacher will discuss and give an overview, while demonstrating using the teachers Edmodo account, different aspects of Edmodo. Joining a group, creating a class, creating a post using the discussion board, and embedding. The teachers will create a class for one of their Content classes. The teachers will create a post using the class discussion board. The teachers will embed a document, web 2.0 tools, or video using their Edmodo accounts. The technology teacher will assist the teachers with their Edmodo tasks. Closing: The technology teacher will give examples about how to use Edmodo for instructional purposes. This will be presented in a prezi. Assessment: The teachers will take an assessment, using Google Drives, about Edmodo.

Link to Voicehtread https://voicethread.com/share/4405352/ Link to Edmodo https://www.edmodo.com/ Link to Prezi http://prezi.com/e-fjcrolsltj/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy Link to assessment form https://docs.google.com/a/bryan.k12.ga.us/forms/d/1nZHhMr_TTxiizLf1EjtcTco JOgdaTrSgxoy93XcKa-A/viewform

Reflection: This was very interesting topic to introduce to the teachers. The teachers were very excited about Edmodo. They had several questions about Edmodo and how it could be used in the classroom. They had several questions about if it was approved through the Board office. The teachers were very interested in more of the different components of Edmodo. I told them that I would do another in-service training on different components of Edmodo, but in the meantime, experiment with it. The delivery process was very appropriate. The teachers stayed interested and focused the entire time. I would have changed the time of the training. I would have spent a little more time on the components of Edmodo. Overall, I think that the lesson went well. I cannot wait to do the next lesson on Edmodo.

Bryan County Middle School Technology Training Edmodo Instructors: Jessica Elmore

Agenda
Edmodo
Introduction: Why Edmodo? (Voice Thread) Setting up your account Edmodo Overview Joining a group Creating a sample class Creating a post Embedding into Edmodo Instructional Purposes Assessment using Google Drive