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Title of Unit
Developed By

Using Edmodo to
Improve Teaching
Grade Level
and Learning
Rhonda C Roberts
Identify Desired Results (Stage 1)

Staff Development

Content Standards
ISTE T Standard 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.
Understandings
Essential Questions
Overarching Understanding
Overarching
Topical
Understand the benefits of using
What are the
What features
Edmodo in the classroom
benefits of
does Edmodo
How to setup an Edmodo Account
using Edmodo
have to offer
in the
and will they
How to add classes
classroom?
benefit your
How to setup and add quizzes,
Are the
classroom?
discussion posts, assignments, and

What are the

features that
alerts
Edmodo has
benefits of
How to view student assignments
right for you?
managing
and add grade and comments for
What things
Edmodo daily
students to see
for students
should you
How to upload document, videos and
and parents?
think about
photos
before using
Edmodo?
Related Misconceptions
Using Edmodo in my classroom is impossible?
Teachers who are tech savvy will struggle with this type of technology.
I dont have time to go on and maintain Edmodo.
Knowledge
Skills
Students will know
Students will be able to
Educational benefits of using Edmodo
Setup an Edmodo Account
Add various tasks to the site
in the classroom.
To consider the pros and cons before
Link/Embed videos on Edmodo
using Edmodo.
Upload documents
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Add classes
Assessment Evidence (Stage 2)
Performance Task Description
Teachers will understand what to consider before using Edmodo in their classroom.
Teachers will understand the benefits of using Edmodo in their classroom.
Teachers will explain the educational benefits of using Edmodo in their classroom.
Teachers will discuss the pros and cons of using Edmodo in their classrooms.
Teachers will understand how technology can enhance student learning.
Teachers will understand the benefits of Edmodo.
Teachers will create an Edmodo Account.
Teachers will be able to edit their profile page.
Teachers will be able to create classes.
Teachers will be able to create quizzes.
Teachers will be able to create assignments with due dates.
Teachers will be able to create and post discussion questions.
Teachers will be able to create alerts.
Teachers will be able to upload documents to Edmodo.
Teachers will be able to add grades to assignments.
Teachers will be able to upload videos and links.
Other Evidence
Email responses to Edmodo questions.
Completion of Edmodo tasks
Assessment
Online Evaluation Assignment/Teacher Understanding
Online Course Survey/Course Rating
Edmodo Tasks Completion
Learning Plan (Stage 3)
Teachers will begin by reading the introduction of Edmodo.
Teachers will watch a PowToon Video about Edmodo and the advantages.
Review Syllabus/Agenda
Create an Edmodo Account
Edit profile
Create classes
Add quizzes, assignments, discussion questions, alerts, and grades
Upload documents, videos, and links
Take course and evaluation assessment
Evaluation/Assessment
EDMODO STAFF DEVELOPMENT EVALUATION (Course Rating)
How was the Instructors preparation for the course:
Needs Improvement
Average
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Good
Excellent
Not Applicable
Additional Feedback:

How was the Quality and Helpfulness of the instructors feedback was:
Needs Improvement
Average
Good
Excellent
Not Applicable
Additional Feedback:
Was the presentation beneficial and informative?
Strongly Agree
Agree
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Additional Feedback:
Were you engaged and actively participated in the presentation?
Strongly Agree
Agree
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Additional Feedback:
Do you feel that Edmodo would be beneficial for you and your classroom?
Strongly Agree
Agree
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
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Additional Feedback:

How were explanation of course goals and objectives:

Needs Improvement
Average
Good
Excellent
Not Applicable
Additional Feedback:
Relevance of activities and assignments to course goals was:
Needs Improvement
Average
Good
Excellent
Not Applicable
Additional Feedback:

Would you recommend this course to other students?

EDMODO ONLINE EVALUATION ASSIGNMENT/TEACHER UNDERSTANDING

What are the instructional benefits of using Edmodo?

What are the steps to add a quiz on Edmodo?

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What are the steps to add classes on Edmodo?

What are the steps to add assignments?

What are the steps to add a discussion question (post)?

What are the steps to add an alert?

What are the steps to insert grades and add comments?

What are the steps to insert video and links?

Do you see any limitations of using Edmodo?

Would you like to know more about Edmodo?

Rhonda Roberts/UbD Lesson Plan/Edmodo