Plas_Edmodo

=**Welcome to Justin Plas's Edmodo Presentation!**= = =

**__Meet the Presenter:__**
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 * My name is Justin Plas and I am currently working toward my Master's Degree in Instructional Technology through The University of Akron. I have spent the last 7 years as an Intervention Specialist working with students who have been identified with Mild to Moderate disabilities. Most of my career has been spent in the middle school setting. I have had the opportunity to teach inclusion in 6-8 the grades in Math, Language Arts, Science and Social Studies. I am currently busy in 6th grade Language Arts, Social Studies and Math. Entering the UA instructional Technology masters program has only strenghtned my desire to use technology in the classroom to help my students learn. The topic I chose for my presentation is the use of Edmodo. I was looking for a Learning Management System (LMS) to help with reteaching and differentiation within my co-taught classes. I have recently implemented Edmodo into my Language Arts and Social Studies classes and look forward to engauging my students through this LMS.**

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__**Edmodo in the classroom:**__
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__**Articles that support the use of Edmodo:**__


[|Comprehensive guide to using Edmodo]

Edmodo App Review

@https://edshelf.com/tool/edmodo

Review of Edmodo Snapshot

__**Pedagogical Considerations for this technology:**__
ITSE NETS-T Standards for Teachers:

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 real-world 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

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 NETS-S. 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

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. 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

4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility Teachers understand local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices. b. Address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources c. Promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to the use of technology and information

__**Where to purchase or acquire Edmodo:**__
https://www.edmodo.com/

How much will it cost? Edmodo is free to use, however students must have computer and internet access to use it. This can be achieved at a library or at school if the access is not available at home. Edmodo also has an Apple and Android app that students can use to access on a smart phone or tablet with full functionality.