This document is to be presented in a development workshop on Web 2.0 tools as a part of assignment in Effective Use of ICT for Learning and Teaching/Flinders Uni. It focuses on Edmodo as a free, safe and trusted social networking tool. It's really worth using.

1. A safe social network community for classroom use By Ernest NGENDAHAYO Web 2.0 Tool:

2. Intended outcomes Use the provided code to join a class Open own account Join a community Add content to library (at least a file & a link) Share posted documents & comments with class members Attempt an assignment prepared in Edmodo Explain the unique features of Edmodo for Learning purposes

3. Workshop agenda Introduction (2min) Overview of Edmodo (13 min) What, when, where, for/by who?(4min) How? (Tutorial video): 2:03 min Curriculum, learning theories and assessment (4min) Advantages & disadvantages (3 min) Practice: signing up, posting, joining class, comments (25 min) General questions, summary and conclusion (10 min).

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5. What & for What? Edmodo is regarded as a ‘private’ social networking platform designed for students and teachers It’s used to: Social networking Share files, links and videos Post assignments and provide feedback Post messages to students Track individual students progress Encourage and involve students in the provision of feedback Grade assignments Use the calendar feature to plan and track assignments and events

6. By Who? Where? When? By Who? Teachers all subjects, Students at all levels, parents Where? Anywhere When? Anytime

7. How do you get started?& You just have to feel in a few details of yourself mainly: chosen username, email address and Password Watch this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHtwgZEHzNshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzPHQr1ONaA

8. Contemporary theories of learning Edmodo has the potential to help students: Socio-Constructivism: Students actively engaged in knowledge construction and through instructions. Learning from each one another Metacognitive skills Self-regulated learners Critical thinking Confident learners Responsible learners Lifelong learners Connectivism Knowledge is better constructed through connecting with others. It’s curriculum-unlimited!

9. Curriculum & Any domain-specific Curriculum is co-constructed Informal part of the curriculum is capitalised on to enhance learning It encourages criteria-referenced assessment

10. Assessment & Criteria-referenced assessment Peer/self assessment encouraged Feedback: Timely feedback Peer-feedback Self-feedback Individualised or collective feedback

11. Advantages Disadvantages “Relatively” safe Under control No email requirements for students Free of charge and of advertisement Join a chosen community of professionals in your field Mobile access and messaging Share ideas, files, assignments with others You can’t recover lost information about a student You can’t delete the account you created yourself: have to send a request! It seems you text messaging notification is restricted? Advantages & Disadvantages

12. Advantages & Disadvantages How would you compare Edmodo with other Web 2.0 tools already discussed here? Could Edmodo be introduced at University?

13. Practice 1. Join a class: use asiv6q Attempt the assignment and turn it in 2. Create an account Go to www.edmodo.com Sign up as a teacher Fill I your details, get your account and go though the 5 steps Join a community Save post in the library Join Effective Use of ICT in Education Group

14. Summary & Conclusion Free with many advantages and less but avoidable challenges Develops PLNs among teachers Encourages togetherness for learning Parents also get involved on the learning progress of children Edmodo offers a safe and trusted networking & learning environment involving key education stakeholders (students, teachers, parents, …) for learning purposes I recommend it for all teachers mainly those working with young students.

15. References Edmodo accessed on http://www.edmodo.com/?language=en&auto_selected_lang=true Zdrojewski, R. (2011). Edmodo Presentation, Erie 1 BOCES accessed on http://www.schooltube.com/video/24f91799232ae25d23da/Edmodo-Presentation

16. Thank you!