Edmodo+(Spanish+Project)

Tool: edmodo.com

Lesson: The teacher and students set-up their edmodo accounts in the computer lab. Once the accounts are all set the teachers and students can use edmodo to communicate, answer questions, assign homework, etc. The teacher can also assign students to answer research questions and/or use it for extra credit. The library media center has purchased a set of spanish books for students to use for assignments and for extra credit. Students use their edmodo accounts to answer questions and/or have discussions.

Length of time: One day for setting up accounts and intermittently throughout the year. I will work with students before and after school, and during study halls. The teacher may come in for a research project and the length of time is dependent upon the specific project.

Brief Description: see above

Handouts:   

Standards: AASL- 1.1.4 Find, evaluate, and select appropriate sources to answer questions. 1.1.5 Evaluate information found in selected sources on the basis of accuracy, validity, appropriateness to needs, importance, and social and cultural context. 1.1.6 Read, view, and listen for information presented in any format (e.g., textual, visual, media, digital) in order to make inferences and gather meaning. 2.1.3 Use strategies to draw conclusions from information and apply knowledge to curricular areas, real world situations, and further investigations. 4.1.3 Respond to literature and creative expressions of ideas in various formats and genres. 4.2.2 Demonstrate motivation by seeking information to answer personal questions and interests, trying a variety of formats and genres, and displaying a willingness to go beyond academic requirements. Positives: Edmodo is easy to use. Setting up accounts is not difficult for teachers or students. Parents sign off on the students utilizing the tool for full disclosure. Teachers are able to have parents log into Edmodo and see what their students are doing on the site. The teacher is able to monitor all postings and only post those responses that are appropriate.

Negatives: If there are many postings, the approval process for making postings may be hindered by time. The teacher needs to be on top of approving the postings and ensuring they are made in a timely manner.

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