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Overview
Topic
Edmodo is part of the new movement in educational technology to create blended
learning environments to extend learning outside the physical walls of the classroom.
Edmodo offers many features that can benefit teachers with organization and
housekeeping tasks, but it also has many capabilities to enhance students learning
online. However, for individuals who are not experienced with computers, learning
management systems, and creating and uploading files, it can be difficult to get started
and develop a space that is truly effective. My client, as well as other K-12 teachers, will
be able to access this Edmodo-based training to serve as a guide to building their own
Edmodo classroom.
Audience
The client is an 8th grade reading teacher who has been working in the state of
Texas for about 12 years. He uses independent reading to work on literature concepts
and build students reading skills. He has 5 50-minute sections of 8th grade Reading
each day with approximately 20 students in each section.
The client has established a good instructional design where students spend a
good deal of time each class period, approximately 20 minutes, on independent reading,
small group discussions, and progress checks with individual students. He will teach
concepts and then students use their independent reading books to complete short
activities and logs. The client also uses the independent reading time each day to discuss
their work with students. Since beginning this program utilizing independent reading,
he has seen an increase in student's motivation and interest in reading, as well as test
scores.
The client has extensive experience with various technologies, including
educational softwares, mobile technology and applications, which will help him easily
learn the Edmodo site. One of the clients team teachers also uses an Edmodo space in
her classroom. Therefore, the client has an additional resource to go to with questions,
concerns, ideas, etc. The client has personal experience using an online book
database/review website, which may prove beneficial when developing his Edmodo
Reading Class and incorporating the DOGObooks app.
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Problem
The client has had success with this format of instruction, but with upcoming
standardized testing more class time will have to be devoted to preparing students and
meeting state requirements. Therefore his independent reading time will be reduced.
The new instructional design for the client will introduce an Edmodo space that will
open up more possibilities for him to continue his independent reading activities with
his students. Activities normally completed during this time, such as reading
comprehension checks, small group discussions, and books reviews, can be completed
by the student as homework.
In addition to this central issue, the client also feels that participation could be
higher on discussion activities. An online discussion forum will help those students who
are more reserved to share their books and thoughts. Students will be able to review
their books online and explore booklists and reviews by other students; the client has
never had the option to use this technology in his classroom before. He will also be able
to use the Edmodo space to send students alerts about upcoming tests, assignment due
dates, or friendly reminders to read over the weekend.
These obstacles are relevant for many other teachers who want to integrate more
technology into their instruction but are unsure how to begin. My instructional design
will get the client started by providing a comprehensive training, including how to setup Edmodo accounts for him and his students, develop the space, and complete various
tasks within the program. The training will not be limited to only my client, but can be
used generically by any K-12 teacher who wishes to establish an Edmodo learning space.
Learning Format
The format for the instruction will be online, since the client lives in a different
location. All the work done will be online (i.e. setting up the accounts, developing
course materials, etc.), so a web-based instruction will be more appropriate for the client
to follow since he can view the instruction and carry out tasks simultaneously. Also,
being online, the client will be able to refer back to the instructional materials as
necessary and always have access to the resources. The training course will be accessed
via Edmodo; and in this way, the learner will be gaining experience with the program
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while learning about it. They will also gain an understanding of an Edmodo course from
the students perspective, which will help them to create better student-friendly spaces.
Needs
Instruction/training needs:
- Edmodo administrator account
- Edmodo course space to host training
- generic training for any K-12 teacher
- step-by-step instructions for setting up Edmodo account
- outlined benefits and features of Edmodo
- introduction activity to Edmodo to gain learners interest and encourage critical
thinking
- hands-on activities for learners to apply knowledge
- assessment tool to gauge learners mastery of Edmodo development skills
- independently accessible assessment tools
- quiz to assess learners acquisition of basic navigation information
Client (learner) needs:
- ability to manage and monitor students participation
- a learning management system that can be accessed via multiple technologies
- student accounts for Edmodo and DOGObooks
- initial job aid to access site and create account, to use before entering course
space
- job aid for developing Edmodo course
- access to iPod, iPhone, iPad, or computer
- access to high-speed internet and/or data network
- database for searching for books
- supporting TEKS related to activities and technologies
- platform that allows moderation of student comments before publishing
- student reminder app
- ability to informally poll students; to check for understanding, encourage
participation, and motivate students
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Learning Theory
This instructional design will be rooted in constructivist pedagogical theory.
Constructivist theory purports that there is no knowledge independent of the meaning
attributed to experience constructed by the learner (Hein, 1991). When completing this
training, the learner will only truly benefit if instruction is tied to experience and
requires the learner to apply information to construct knowledge. Given instructions for
how to complete various tasks with Edmodo the learner will construct knowledge and
develop skills based on application and past technological and instructional experiences.
Learning will be self-paced and will require learner to be self-disciplined.
Learning Expectations
These goals and objectives aims to prepare the learner to independently create
Edmodo spaces and become familiar with the program. The learner will need to master
the skills necessary to be the administrator of the group. The level of knowledge gained
will need to be sufficient to teach and lead students through process of learning to use
Edmodo themselves.
Goals and Objectives
G.1 The learner will gain an understanding of blended learning, the Edmodo platform,
its benefits, features, and importance in education.
1.1 Given the URL, the learner will watch (cognitive) the Edmodo About video,
which outlines the benefits and relevance of Edmodo.
1.2 The learner will read (cognitive) the introductory presentation Introduction
to Blended Learning.
1.3 Using information from the Edmodo video, the learner will brainstorm
(cognitive) and record (psychomotor) ideas for how to utilize Edmodo for own
classroom, and reflect (affective) on inspiration obtained from video.
1.4 The learner will view and read (cognitive) the Navigating Edmodo
presentation.
1.5 The learner will demonstrate (cognitive) knowledge of blended learning, the
Edmodo site, features, and functions (by completing quiz).
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5. The learner will take a short quiz within Edmodo that assesses their knowledge of
how to create quizzes, small groups, and develop the classroom [2.4, 2.5].
6. The learner will use a job aid from the Edmodo course files to reference and
create their own Edmodo course space [3.1], while referring to checklist to ensure
meeting each requirement [2.2].
7. The learner will practice completing various tasks within their Edmodo course
[3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5] and will use a checklist to ensure all tasks are completed.
Timeline
Assessment
The assessment for these objectives will fit into a cognitive constructivist learning
theory. Assessment tools will include quizzes to check for learner comprehension based
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References
Hein, G.E. (1991). Proceedings from CECA (International Committee of Museum
Educators) Conference: Constructivist Learning Theory. Cambridge, MA. Retrieved
from:
http://www.exploratorium.edu/ifi/resources/research/constructivistlearning.html
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Appendix A
Assessment
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Group page
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Good
Acceptable
Learner
successfully
Learner
created
a
created
a
group
(or
group
page,
but
does
course)
page,
with
not
have
specific
the
intended
&
group
settings
appropriate
settings
Notes/Alerts
Learner
demonstrates
ability
to
write
and
post
notes
and
alerts
within
the
group
page
Assignment
Learner's
Edmodo
Learner
has
an
includes
assignment,
assignment
but
it
is
with
due
date,
not
created
with
the
description,
etc.
assignment
creator
Unacceptable
Group
page
is
not
present
or
does
not
have
appropriate
settings
Files/Folders
Learners
Edmodo
reflects
organized
folder
system,
and
includes
various
uploaded
files
Learners
Edmodo
has
no
folders
or
files
Quiz
Learners
Edmodo
consists
of
a
quiz
created
with
Quiz
Wizard
Learners
Edmodo
has
user-created,
uploaded
quiz
Learners
Edmodo
does
not
reflect
knowledge
of
quiz
feature
Poll
Learners
Edmodo
has
one
or
more
relevant
Poll
questions
Learners
Edmodo
reflects
attempt
to
create
a
poll
question
Calendar
Learner
is
able
to
access
calendar
and
add
events
or
reminders
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Edmodo
Development
Self-Checklist
Feature/element
Created
group
Established
group
settings
Sent
note/alert
Created
folders
Uploaded
course
files
Created
assignment
in
assignment
tool
Created
poll
question
Created
quiz
in
quiz
tool
(wizard)
Added
date/events/reminders
to
calendar
Explored
App
store
and
added
app
to
group
(if
applicable)
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Mastered
NM/Unsure/?
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Appendix B
Evaluation
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JOB AID 1
Accessing Edmodo and Creating an Account
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Pr
il e
of
This
will
be
your
home
page
on
Edmodo.
On
the
left
you
can
find
the
groups/courses
you
have
joined,
as
well
as
communities
you
belong
to.
Posts
from
your
groups
and
communities
can
be
found
on
this
page.
You
can
also
edit
your
profile
by
clicking
on
your
name.
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Final
step:
Join
the
Introducing
Blended
Learning
Group
to
begin
your
training.
Click
the
+
sign,
then
JOIN.
Enter
the
following
code
to
enter
the
course:
6gtvgu
(code
is
case
sensitive)
*After
you
have
joined
the
group,
check
out
the
message
posts
for
instructions
on
how
to
get
started.
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