Edmodo

Hi readers, 

New day, new tool. Today I would like to share a new teaching site which is edmodo.com. This site is almost similar to a social networking site, Facebook. 

WHAT is edmodo.com?

Edmodo.com is a site which demonstrates virtual classroom for teachers and students which focuses on teaching and learning processes.It is accessible for the particular teacher and students in or outside the class. This site allows users to post something on the 'wall' such as discussion questions or asking for opinions; and the post could be commented or responded by other group members. 

HOW to use with students?

1. The teacher should sign up as 'teacher' and create a group for the respective students
2. Students should also sign up as 'student'
3. After creating the group, the teacher will receive a code that should be given to the students in order to become the members of the group
4. A virtual learning classroom is now ready for discussions, debate and etc.
5. Students would also receive a parent code which allows parents to monitor their children learning progress.
6. There is also tutorial videos on how to use Edmodo available below. Check it out!

 

Edmodo encourage virtual learning environment between teachers and students. It could be a useful teaching site as: 

• Teachers could use this site to make any announcement/ give homework for the students
• Students are free to ask questions if there is any doubt on any topics
• Any of the group members could refer back to the discussions for revision purposes
• Edmodo could be the platform for virtual interactions between teacher and students as it is accessible 24/7 with internet connection

ADVANTAGES

• It is FREE
• It is accessible anytime, anywhere by the group members
• Promotes authenticity and creates meaningful interactions during the discussion
• Any of the group members could refer back to their discussion
• Ideal for discussions/brainstorming activities
• Teacher could use Edmodo to assess students progress/ involvement in discussion
• Encourage parents could also access and monitor the children's learning progress

DISADVANTAGES

• Internet connection is essential 24/7
• Not all students involve in discussion. Some students might just depend on their friends' answer. 
• Students might get distracted with other websites when using Edmodo.