After watching the Lynda tutorial on how to use Edmodo and
playing around with it during this week, I was able to see the different kinds
of features and programs we can use with Edmodo and try to apply it to the
classroom.
QUIZZES
One of the ways that we can use Edmodo in the classroom is
to give quizzes. Although there are other programs such Google Forms that we
have already seen that help you create quizzes, Edmodo has the ability to not
only store the students’ responses, but to also grade them and show them the correct
answer. I really liked this and I could see myself going into my 5th
grade Reading classroom and integrating it in my lessons so that the students start
using the Chromebooks provided by the district and stop using so much paper.
POLLS
I really love this part of Edmodo because I as a 5th
grade teacher sometimes have a lot of questions to ask the students. Whether it
is something that I want to ask them that has nothing to do with what we are
studying, or maybe it can be strictly related to what we just finished covering
in our Reading block, the poll can be used for a quick way of questioning them
and keeping track. This can also be used as a ticket out from class. I have
tried to do different kinds of ticket outs from time to time to make sure the
students understand the concept, or to simply see who well they are able to
grasp what was just taught, and this is one way that definitely saves paper and
time from passing out the papers, explaining the answer, collecting the data
and separating all the information as to who answered who.
GROUPS/TUTORING
As I have two sections of 5th grade Reading,
Writing and Social Studies classes, it becomes really difficult for me to deal
with and separate all the papers according to the section and subject of the
assignment. I believe that if I were to use Edmodo in a more detailed way as to
where it separates my sections, subjects and maybe even tutoring groups, then I
believe that it will be a lot easier to target and assign specific structured work
for those students who are struggling in specific skills.
Although Edmodo reminds me a lot of Google Classroom, I will
try to use both programs because Google Classroom works great, but after
working with Edmodo, I believe it will be more easy for students to use and it
clearly offers more options as to create assignments, polls or quizzes. It can
all be done and graded within Edmodo!
Lorena,
ReplyDeleteI loved the idea of using polls too! We are so used to wanting to know people's opinions, so instead of a face to face interaction, gathering up data through a survey or poll gives us the opportunity to see another perspective. I am glad that you see the importance of a student's voice even in 5th grade. Kudos to you!
Linda
It's great to hear that Edmodo is helpful in a classroom from another 5th grade teacher, I teach 5th and 6th grade Science and the ideas you provided were great, I plan on using them myself. Students respond better to technology, and it appears they are more engaged with technology as they are exposed to it every day. Keeping students engaged is a key factor on student learning, so why not work with them to learn.
ReplyDeleteLorena,
ReplyDeleteI had not remembered Google Classroom until now. I agree with you in that they are similar and contemplating both would be good. What sold me about Edmodo is definitely the grading. I loved that you are able to make the quiz, students take them and it is all graded. All the data is available for you with 1/2 the work. As teachers anything that can helps become more organized, use less paper, and cut the work time for us is welcome! I have second graders so unfortunately I don't think I would be able to do much with Edmodo from home. I could use this in the classroom during our lab hour. I liked all the suggestions you gave, especially the tutoring groups.