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Instructional Design Project: Edmodo 101

Corretta Clark, Patricia Kruse, Renee McChesney, Angela Rankin, and Ruth Sholes

Liberty University

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Instructional Design Project: Edmodo 101

Edmodo has surfaced as a centralized learning environment for teachers to effectively

and efficiently provide access to resources, documents, and an overview of course content,

course standards, assessments, student work, reflection, templates, and organization, while

providing the necessary fostering through collaboration and communication (Edmodo, 2012). It

aims to address the diverse needs, strengths, various styles of learning, and interests of every

student in the online learning environment (Edmodo, 2012). When teachers have the knowledge

and ability to offer their students various ways to complete and study content, they will have

more insight to the content necessary to excel academically and technologically, thus respect for

success and advancement is at the foresight of their future. Edmodo is a necessary tool that

allows for teachers qualified in their field of study to facilitate learning having access to their

course(s) in more than one way.

Needs Identification

According to Virginia Department of Education Technological Standards, high school

teachers in the Campbell County School District should incorporate new media in the classroom

to foster more effective collaboration among students, parents, and teachers (VDOE, 2012).

According to the VDOE (2012) one standard states that, “Teachers will demonstrate knowledge

of technologies that support collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.” Edmodo can

offer the standards required by the VDOE and meet the unique needs of the teacher while

becoming proficient in technological skills. Often, barriers such as lack of knowledge, gap in

age and time with both pre-service and in-service teachers, ineffective technological leadership,

attitudes and beliefs in traditional and e-learning classroom environments, reliability, and

administrative support, prevent implementation of new technology (Butler & Sellborn, 2002).

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Teachers need to bridge the existing gap in communication among students, parents, and

teachers at our school. School administrators and policy makers assumed that having access to

technology would ensure teachers immediate use and students learning about it (Hixon &

Buckenmeyer, 2009). Hixon and Buckenmeyer (2009) state that these assumptions were based

on the philosophy, “if you build it, they will come.” In fact, the National Educational

Technology Plan for 2010 by the U.S. Department of Education concluded:

The technology that enables connected teaching is available now, but not all the

conditions necessary to leverage it are. Many of our existing educators do not

have the same understanding of and ease with using technology that is part of the

daily lives of professionals in other sectors. The same can be said of many of the

education leaders and policymakers in schools, districts, and states and of the

higher education institutions that prepare new educators for the field. (pg. xii)

Implementing an all-inclusive, social media tool within each classroom has the ability to

strengthen communication, connection, and collaboration among all parties involved. Teachers

recognize that technology is at the core of virtually everything society does today and understand

the criticality of its implementation. However, teachers need the necessary skills to integrate this

new media into their classrooms effectively; thus we feel a workshop on the integration of

Edmodo within our high school classrooms is essential. As technology continues to dominate

the future and is at the core of our learning experience, teacher knowledge of Edmodo will

enhance learning skills for the students in a blended learning environment. Teachers must be

prepared to emphasize, provide, and ensure that every student of every diversity, need, and group

are learning to use technology effectively and efficiently as usability of the system is key (Unal

& Unal, 2011). This workshop will address that need.

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Goal Statement

The learner will be able to use Edmodo to start a group for a class, post information and

assignments, utilize the calendar, use the grade book, and create a library.

Task Analysis

Module 1

Goal 1: The teacher will create a teacher account and group within the Edmodo website.

1.1: Sign up for an Edmodo teacher account.

1.2: Join the group for this Edmodo Workshop

1.3: Create a Group.

EDUC 633 ISD ProjectTASK ANALYSIS FLOW CHART

Goal Statement: The learner will be able to use Edmodo to start a group for a class, post information and assignments, utilize the calendar, use the grade book, and create a library.

Goal Step 3: The learner will utilize the calendar section of Edmodo.

Goal Step 4: The learner will access and implement the gradebook within Edmodo.

Goal Step 2: The learner will post materials to students within the Edmodo website.

Goal Step 5: The learnerwill contribute to the library within the Edmodo website.

Goal Step 1: The learner will create a teacher account and group within the Edmodo website.

Substep 1: Sign up for an Edmodo teacher account.

Substep 3: Create a Group.

Substep 4: Identify your group code and how to change it.

Substep 4b: Give code to students to join.

Substep 1: Post a Note with an attachment from a file.

Substep 2: Edit or Delete the notes.

Substep 3: Post an assignment with or without an attachment.

Substep 1: Go to calendar and identify assignment which was posted.

Substep 2: Alternate between week and monthly calendars.

Substep 3: Add an event to the calendar.

Substep 1: After students have joined the group created, go to gradebook for the group.

Substep 2: Choose the created assignment and add grades.

Substep 1. Locate library and files that you “attached to posts”

Substep 2: Add an additional file to the library.

Substep 3: Organize files.

Substep 4: Locate files shared from the Edmodo Workshop group.

Substep 2: Join the group for this Edmodo Workshop

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1.4: Identify your group code and how to change it.

1.4.1: Give code to students to join

Module 2

Goal 2: The teacher will post materials to group within the Edmodo Website.

2.1: Post a note with an attachment from a file.

2.2: Edit or Delete a note.

2.3: Post an assignment with an attachment.

Module 3

Goal 3: The teacher will utilize the calendar section of Edmodo.

3.1: Go to calendar and identify an assignment which was posted.

3.2: Alternate between the weekly and monthly calendar.

3.3: Add an event to the calendar.

Module 4

Goal 4: The teacher will access and implement the grade book within Edmodo.

4.1: Go to the grade book for the group created.

4.2: Choose the created assignment and add grades.

Module 5

Goal 5: The teacher will contribute to and use the library within the Edmodo website.

5.1: Locate the library and files that you “attached to posts”.

5.2: Add an additional file to the library.

5.3: Organize files.

5.4: Locate files shared from the Edmodo Workshop group.

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Context and Learner Analysis

The Campbell County School District serves approximately 2,666 students in grades 9-

12. Campbell County School Division educators have recognized that a sufficient infrastructure

is in place, and there now needs to be an emphasis on professional development in the areas of

technology, collaboration, and engagement (CCPS, 2012). While Campbell County School

District aims to provide educators with proficient basic computer skills, they believe that a lack

of training for emerging technology is a learning barrier that constrains them from advancing in

the 21st century. As reported in the Virginia Department Annual Report Card Summary for

Campbell County Schools (2012), only 44% of educators have advanced degrees in their field

(VDOE, 2012). Educators are willing to learn and to implement technological skills based on

prior knowledge and experience, which builds upon educators varying their facilitating styles in

accordance with advances in education that enhance their students’ learning environment in both

asynchronous and synchronous learning (Spector, Merrill, Merrienboer, and Driscoll 2008).

The introduction of Edmodo to the classroom is a systematic, asynchronous approach for

teachers in grade levels 9-12 and in all topic areas to implement instructional design that aims to

facilitate the use of quality technology in the classroom. Teachers will obtain the necessary

skills and knowledge to implement Edmodo built upon prior experience that focuses on the

whole teaching-learning experience to meet the needs of the classroom. These needs consist of

multiple ways to post and exchange documents, provide detailed schedules, expectations,

engagement and communication among teachers, co-workers, parents, and students, and offer

exploration of lessons, resources, and research, as well as how each component relates to one

another. Teachers have been motivated to learn Edmodo in the Campbell County High Schools

through a brief summary and understand the immediate value of what it has to offer. The

teachers further feel that Edmodo offers a relevant connection between socialization and

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academic learning and a way to offer their students choices to enhance their learning based on

their learning style(s).

The teachers will design their own course setup through Edmodo through direct

instruction and collaborative organizational support that will consist of five consecutive modules.

Through indirect instruction at home or work, training videos for indirect instruction,

management software, PowerPoint slides, hand-outs, and instructional staff support on how to

set-up, integrate, and introduce Edmodo into the classroom will be offered and available. This

content will include standards, collaboration, organization, reflection, overview, templates, and

assessments in topic area. While Campbell County Schools offer high speed internet service, it

will be needed at home to utilize Edmodo if teachers choose to work at home rather than use the

school’s resources. RealPlayer, FlashPlayer, or Windows Media Player will be needed to watch

instructional how-to videos.

Professional development of Edmodo will be enhanced through leadership, school

structure and organization, and resources and support. The nature of the learning context,

compatibility, and constraints of the environment for the teachers and instructional goals are

instructed in the workshops using resources provided by the school such as computers, laptops,

mobile devices, iPads, etc., at the local county vocational center during normal business hours to

prevent any personal or time constraints. Further learning can be enhanced at home with

personal computers and/or iPads furnished by the school. Thus the learning environment

adequately supports the eventual work environment of the classroom and the home. Each of

these characteristics provides for visual deficits, comprehension, and sequenced and structured

support. These workshops will be recorded for post-review as well. It is reasonable to assume

that all expected learners can be taught and learn Edmodo based on their prior knowledge of

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basic computer skills to ensure that the instruction is effective, efficient, and appealing. This will

offer the learner democratic and equitable communication and time and location independence.

Instructional Strategy

Prerequisite Skills Prior to Workshop:

P.1 Teachers must have common knowledge and access of the Internet.

P.2 Teachers must have an email account.

P.3 Teachers must have at least three documents on the computer they are using and be

able to locate them to add to a post.

P.4 Teachers must have a description for an assignment they will post and an

accompanying document to post. These can be fictitious.

Sequence of Objectives

Objective 1: Given video-based instructions, the Edmodo URL, and a group code, learners will

define how and create an Edmodo instructor and group account and join the Edmodo 101

group.

Assessment: From the Edmodo 101 group, students will utilize the quiz feature on

Edmodo and answer four post assessment quiz questions which include giving the group

code for the group they created.

Instructional Strategy: Instructional video will be given from the Edmodo 101 public

page.

Objective 2: Given video-based instructions and their Edmodo account, students will define how

to manage materials and post an assignment for their Edmodo group.

Assessment: Students will complete a blog post in their Edmodo group explaining the

steps to posting with an attachment and how to edit or delete a post with 2/2 accuracy.

Instructional Strategy: From the Edmodo 101 group page, instructional video will be

given for the tasks outlined.

Objective 3: Given video based instructions and their Edmodo account, students will navigate to

the Edmodo library, describe and demonstrate how to go to calendar, identify an

assignment which was posted, alternate between the weekly and monthly calendar, and

add an event to the calendar.

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Assessment: Upon completion of accessing the calendar section of the Edmodo group,

the learner will add 4 events to the calendar with 4/4 correctly added. On the Edmodo

101 group, learner will blog a paragraph about how the calendar is used in relation to

posted assignments and added events.



Objective 4: Given video based instructions, the learner will navigate to the Edmodo Grades tab

and demonstrate how to add grades to previously created assignments.

Assessment: Within the Edmodo group, the learner will correctly add grades to the

assignments with 4/4 correctly added.



Objective 5: After video based instruction, the learner will navigate to the Edmodo Library, and

describe and demonstrate how to locate attached files, add additional files, organize files,

and share files.

Assessment: Within the Edmodo group, the learner will add files to the library with 2/2

correctly submitted files and share them with the Edmodo 101 group. Then, add a post to

the Edmodo 101 group page explaining how to upload to the library.



Pre-assessment and Pre-instructional Activity

Learners will follow a link to the public page for the Edmodo Tutorial Group. Once on

the group page, they will be able to watch the introductory video which explains Edmodo,

summarizes the objectives in the workshop, and gives an overview of the course navigation.

After the video, learners will answer questions on a short quiz to make sure they have met the

objectives. After the questions are answered, they will watch the next instructional video which

will direct them to start their Edmodo account.

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Prerequisite Questions:

1. Do you have an email account?

2. Do you have at least three documents on the computer you are using for this

workshop?

3. Do you have an assignment which you can use to add to Edmodo (this can be

fictitious)?

Instruction Modules

Module one will be launched from the public page. After establishing an Edmodo

account and joining the group called Edmodo 101, students will have access to the main group

page which contains five separate modules. Each can be completed in 20 to 30 minutes over the

course of five days.

Each instructional module will begin with brief explanation of the tool being learned on

PowerPoint PDF slides, sometimes including a practical attention getter or a real-life scenario.

Following will be content presentation in video format. After both instructional presentations are

complete, students will be instructed to practice completing the task which meets the objective

which was just demonstrated. After the practice time, students will complete another type of

assessment such as a short online quiz or a discussion board entry which evidences mastery of

the objective. The module will end with a summary.

Assessment will be gathered by two strategies. The first strategy includes the instructor

checking to see if the learner completed each task such as starting a group, adding a post, or

giving a grade to an assignment. The other type of assessment will be through evidence of

knowledge presented through discussion board entries and short quizzes. In addition, learners

will be encouraged to engage with others in the group through the discussion board. Learners

will be given feedback from the instructors in the form of direct posts and comments on quizzes.

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The instructional strategies employed through this workshop are intended for the learner

to apply self-motivation and be proactive to achieve the goals set in place for Edmodo to become

a centralized learning environment for their classroom. Patterns of course activity have been

established, as each component included in the instruction module aligns to maintain forward

progress in the workshops. As the learner becomes more aware of how to use Edmodo,

completion of tasks and evidence of knowledge will be apparent.

Instructional Strategy

I. Introduction

a. Text-based Introduction

i. Goal

b. Attached workshop Guide

i. Description

ii. Goal

iii. Prerequisites

iv. Objectives

v. Course Schedule

c. Introductive Video

i. Navigational directions

ii. Starting Info

d. PowerPoint Slides

i. Expectations

ii. How to proceed through the unit

iii. Explanation of relevancy

iv. Introduction to Edmodo

e. Prerequisite Skills

f. Pre-assessment Check Quiz

II. Module I - Groups

a. Text-based intro with objectives

b. Content Presentation (Objective 1)

i. Slides about Groups

ii. Video instruction

1. Creating an Edmodo account

2. Creating a group (with learner’s name as group name)

3. Joining the Edmodo 101 Group

c. Practice

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i. Create account

ii. Create group

iii. Join Edmodo 101

d. Assessment Quiz about groups

i. Requires entering of the group code they created.

e. Module Summary

III. Module II – Posting



i. Slides about the use of Posting

ii. Video Instruction

1. Post a note with an attachment from a file

2. Edit Note

3. Delete Note

c. Practice

i. Post an assignment

ii. Post an announcement with an attachment

iii. Post an announcement without an attachment

d. Assessment

i. Practice posts will be checked

ii. Post in the Edmodo 1010 group a blog explaining

1. Steps to posting with or without an attachment

2. How to edit and delete a post

e. Summary

IV. Module III – The Calendar


b. Content Presentation (objective 3)

i. Slides explaining the use of the calendar

ii. Instructional video

1. Navigating to calendar

2. identifying assignment which was posted in your group

3. Add an event to the calendar

c. Practice

i. Add two events to the planner

ii. Add a new assignment

d. Assessment

i. Check for added event and assignment

ii. Post in the Edmodo 101 group a blog explaining

1. How the calendar is used

2. How assignments and events are posted

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e. Summary

V. Module IV – Grade book



i. Slides explaining use of the grade book

ii. Instructional Video

1. Navigating to grade book view

2. Selecting an assignment

3. Adding a grade

c. Practice

i. Add grades to the two assignments created by the learner

d. Assessment

i. Check to see if grades were added.

e. Summary

VI. Module V – The Library



i. Slides about the uses of the Library

ii. Instructional Video

1. Locate library and find attached files attach to posts

2. Add additional files to the library

3. Organize and share files

c. Practice

i. Add one file to the Library from a post

ii. Add one file to the Library from a file

iii. Share one of the files you added

d. Assessment

i. Library will be checked for appropriate files

ii. Post a blog to Edmodo 101 page explaining how to upload to the library

e. Summary

VII. Course Evaluation

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Media Chart

Module Video PowerPoint Activity Assessment

Introduction Introduction to

Edmodo

Presentation

Quiz on Prerequisite

skills

Module 1:

Groups

How to create an

account and lesson

intro.

Module

Instructions

explaining how

groups work

Learner creates an

account, creates a

group, and joins

our group.

Quiz about group

codes, including

asking for their group

code. At this point,

the instructor will join

the learner’s group as

a student.

Module 2:

Posting

How to post, add

attachments, add

assignment, edit, and

delete.

Module

Instructions

explaining uses

for posting and

types of posting.

Learner posts on

the group page,

attaches a

document, creates

and assignment.

Post a blog entry

giving the steps to

posting with an

attachment and how to

edit or delete an

attachment.

Module 3:

Calendar

How to use calendar,

finding posted

assignments, adding

an event, alternating

between weekly and

monthly calendar.

Module

instructions

explaining the

uses for the

library.

Learner adds 2

events to planner

and add a new

assignment

Post a blog entry

explaining how the

planner is used

including assignments

and events.

Module 4:

Grade book

How to navigate to

the gradebook and

add grades to

previously created

assignments.

Module

instructions

explaining the

uses of the

gradebook.

Learner adds two

grades to the

gradebook.

Add two grades to a

student (which is

really the instructor).

Module 5:

Library

Module

Instructions

Learner will add

one file to the

library from a

post and one from

a file and share

them.

Add two files to the

library and add a post

to the Edmodo 101

group page explaining

how to upload to the

library.

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Edmodo does not require the use of additional supports such as plug-ins or software.

Teachers will create an Edmodo account and access group code. Teachers will, however, need

something such as Windows Media Player or YouTube to watch the videos for the course.

Videos can either be streamed or downloaded. This might include additional support

requirements from one of the following:

Adobe Flash Player 9 or above

Firefox 1.1+

Java

Internet Explorer 7.0+

Safari 1.0+

Google Chrome

Opera.

System requirements are as follows for Edmodo:

Processor: 500 MHz or faster

RAM: 128 MB or more

Video Card: at least 64MB of video memory

Speakers or headphones with noise cancelling features

Bandwidth: high speed recommended for optimal performance

Optional mobile devices such as: iPad, iPhone, iPod, or Android phone can be used

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The media (video, PowerPoint presentations, and quizzes) will be created by the instructor.

The teacher/instructor must be able to operate video software. Both of these will be covered in

the workshop.

The teacher will need the following skills:

Ability to access the internet

Ability to locate Edmodo

Ability to access group code

Ability to watch videos and PowerPoints created for instruction, take quizzes, and

post discussions/blogs

Ability to navigate Windows Media Player and/or YouTube, and Microsoft

PowerPoint

Ability to open files

Ability to open and navigate

Ability to upload files

Typing skills

Knowledge of basic computer skills

The instructor will need the following skills:

Ability to access the internet

Ability to upload files

Ability to create assignments, quizzes, and discussions

Ability to create Edmodo courses and groups

Ability to create PowerPoint presentations

Ability to create a YouTube account and upload videos

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Ability to create video lesson using Windows Media Player or YouTube

Ability to make the video tutorial accessible to teacher

Possible Concerns:

With all technology, there is always a concern with availability of necessary resources and

everything functioning properly. Backup plan for outages consists of using mobile devices. By

using a resource such as Edmodo, it includes a “Help Center”. This feature addresses everything

from opening an account and logging in, to trouble shooting issues. We will also include an IT

assistance number to help address computer issues which cannot be handled under Edmodo.

Additional resources for guide and tutorials are available at http://help.edmodo.com/

http://help.edmodo.com/

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Appendix A

Story Board

Posted on Public Page and Edmodo 101 Page 1st Post Introduction A

Welcome to Edmodo 101. The purpose of this course is to introduce you to Edmodo and its purposes and to help you start using it. The goal of Edmodo 101 is for you to start a group for a class, post information and assignments, utilize the calendar, use the grade book, and create a library. This week long course will allow you an opportunity to learn about and use the features of Edmodo.

Attached you will find introductory slides. Please watch the introductory video so that you can see how to navigate this course. Then read the attached course guide and schedule before progressing to the next section (include prerequisites here).

Attachments: Introductory Slides and Course Guide Post 2 – Introduction B Before you continue, please complete this short quiz to confirm you have met the prerequisite skills for this course. If you cannot answer the quiz questions with 4/4 accuracy, please refrain from finishing this course until you have met them. If you receive a quiz score of 4/4 (100%), please continue with module 1 below. Attachments: Prerequisite Quiz Post 3 – Module 1 A During this module you meet the following objectives:

o Create an Edmodo account o Join the Edmodo 101 Group o Create an Edmodo group.

Please begin by watching the video on Create an Edmodo account now and then go to Edmodo.com and create your account. Attachments: Getting Started Slides and Groups Video Post 4 – Module 1 C Now follow the directions from the video and create a group with your name such as “Jane Smith’s class.” Be sure to record your group code because you will need to share it. Then join the group called Edmodo 101 by using this group code NNNNNNN. After you finished, please complete this short quiz to ensure you have met the objectives. Attachments: Group Quiz Post 5 – Module 1 D

http://www.edmodo.com/

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In Module One, you have learned how to access the Edmodo website to create a teacher account. You have also had the opportunity to learn how to create a group within your teacher account. And finally, you have seen how to change a code within the Edmodo group for personal preference before distributing the codes to your students. With these newly acquired Edmodo skills, you are now ready to begin the next steps in learning how to implement Edmodo into your classroom! Your next module will be available on the Edmodo 101 group page. When you log on to Edmodo, you can choose your Edmodo 101 group on the left section of the page.

Posted on Edmodo 101 Page only Post 6 – Module 2 A Welcome to Module 2 and congratulations on joining the Edmodo 101 group. The remainder of this course will be found on this group page. You should find that you now have one of your instructors as a student in your class group. In Module 2, you will learn about posting and meet the following objectives:

Define how to manage materials

Post an assignment for your Edmodo group. Please watch the attached slides and the Posting Video. After watching, please do the following to your own class group: Make a post with an attached document and post an assignment. Move to the next post for your blog instructions. Attachment: Slides and Video Post 7 – Module 2 B This is an opportunity to reflect, process, and extend on the learning and course content learned in Module 2. In your reply to this post, discuss the necessary steps to attach a post and how to edit and delete an attachment. You are expected to be substantive in your posting, reflecting on the necessary steps to attach a post and assignment/title of the attachment, due date if necessary, and what appropriate link will be used for the attachment: file, link, or library. The blog is expected to be at least 100 words in length. Post 8 – Module 2 C Summary In Module Two, you have learned how to initiate your individual student group within the Edmodo website. Additionally, you are able to post, edit, and delete a note with an attachment from a file onto your group page. You also have the capabilities to post an assignment with an attachment. You are on your way! Post 9 – Module 3 A Hey, you made it to Module 3! In this module you will learn about using calendar feature in Edmodo and meet the following objectives:

Describe and demonstrate how to go to planner

Identify an assignment which was posted

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Add an event to the calendar Please watch the attached slides and Calendar video. After watching, please do the following to your own class group: Add two events to your calendar and from your group home page, add a new assignment. Move to the next post for your blog instructions. Attachments: Slides and Video Post 10 – Module 3 B This is an opportunity to reflect, process, and extend on the learning and course content learned in Module 3. In your reply, post a blog entry explaining the necessary steps to effectively use the calendar, including assignments, events, and/or task. You are expected to be substantive in your posting, reflecting on the necessary steps to utilizing the calendar, its organizational process, toggling between week and monthly view, and how to add or remove an assignment, event, or task. The blog is expected to be at least 100 words in length. Post 11 – Module 3 C Summary In Module Three, you have learned how to manage the calendar section of Edmodo. In the calendar, you are able to view assignments posted in a weekly or monthly format. The calendar can be efficient and effective for your Edmodo group when utilized consistently and correctly. Next, you will be learning the basics of grade book, another purposeful element within Edmodo! Post 12 – Module 4 A Are you ready for Module 4? In this module you will be learning to use the grade book feature of Edmodo and meeting the following objectives:

Navigate to the Edmodo Grades tab

Add grades to previously created assignments. Please watch the attached slides and Grade book video. After watching, please do the following to your own class group: Add grades for the two assignments you have posted. Attachment: Slides and Video Post 13 – Module 4 B Summary In Module Four, you have learned how to integrate the grade book for your Edmodo group. You also can now choose an assignment that is in your grade book and manage grades. Remember, your entire class is posted into your grade book, which totals all the points earned through your Edmodo assignments. The grade book is yet another helpful feature Edmodo provides! Post 14 – Module 5 A Let’s begin Module 5. In this module you will learn to navigate the Edmodo Library and meet the following objectives:

Describe and demonstrate how to locate attached files

Add additional files to the library

Share files

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Please watch the attached slides and Library video. After watching, please do the following to your own class group: Add two files to the library and share them with the class your created. One file should be added from a post and the other should be uploaded. Move to the next post for your blog instructions. Attachment: Slides and Video Post 15 – Module 5 B This is an opportunity to reflect, process, and extend on the learning and course content learned in Module 5. In your reply below, post a blog discussing the necessary steps to upload files/documents to the library. You are expected to be substantive in your posting, reflecting on the necessary steps to utilizing the library and how to add or remove a file. The blog is expected to be at least 100 words in length. In addition, you are expected to add two files to the library for evidence of knowledge in the process. Post 16 – Module 5 C Summary In Module Five, you have learned how to utilize the library within the Edmodo website. Secondly, you can easily access your files that were previously posted as attachments. You can add additional files to the library and organize them as needed. The library will become a resourceful tool for your classroom that can manage materials for easy retrieval. Now you have completed all five modules successfully! You are ready to begin implementing Edmodo into your classroom!!


Appendix B

Edmodo 101

Module Location Objectives Instructional Content/Media Practice Assessment Time in

Minutes A B C D

Intro

Public

Page

PPT video

describing

Edmodo

And course

navigation

Quiz on

Prerequisite skills

20

1

Groups

Public

Page

Given video-based

instructions, the Edmodo

URL, and a group code,

learners will define how

and create an Edmodo

instructor and group

account and join the

Edmodo 101 group.

PPT

explaining

how groups

work (no

audio)

Video of how to

create an account;

includes lesson

intro. (short hello

type thing!)

Video of how to

create a group and

join our group –

with code. Also,

how to navigate

our group page

(may need to add

at the end).

Text

Based

Summary

Learner creates

an account,

creates a group,

and joins our

group.

Quiz about group

codes, including

asking for their

group code. At

this point, the

instructor will join

the learner’s group

as a student.

30

2

Posting

Edmodo

101

Group

Page

Given video-based

instructions and their

Edmodo account,

students will define how

to manage materials and

post an assignment for

their Edmodo group.

PPT

explaining

uses for

posting,

types of

posting

Video of how to

post, add

attachments, add

assignments, edit,

and delete.

Post explaining

blog assignment.

Text

Based

Summary

Learner posts

on the group

page, attaches a

document,

creates and

assignment.

Post a blog entry

giving the steps to

posting with an

attachment and

how to edit or

delete a post.

30

3

Calendar

Edmodo

101

Group

Page

Given video based

instructions and their

Edmodo account,

students will navigate to

the Edmodo library,

describe and

demonstrate how to go

to calendar, identify an

assignment which was

posted, and add an event

to the calendar.

PPT

explaining

the uses for

the library.

Video of going to

calendar, finding

posted

assignments,

adding an event,

alternating between

weekly and

monthly calendar.

Post giving

directions to add

two events to the

calendar, and blog

on how the

calendar is used.

Text

Based

Summary

Learner adds 2

events to the

calendar and

adds a new

assignment.

Post a blog entry

explaining how the

calendar is used,

including

assignments and

events.

30

4

Grade-

book

Edmodo

101

Group

Page

Given video based

instructions, the learner

will navigate to the

Edmodo Grades tab and

demonstrate how to add

grades to previously

created assignments.

PPT

explaining

the uses of

the

gradebook.

Video explaining

how to navigate to

the gradebook and

add grades to

previously created

assignments.

Post giving

instructions to add

two grades to the

gradebook.

Text

Based

Summary

Learner adds

two grades to

the gradebook.

Add two grades to

a student (which is

really the

instructor).

30

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5

Library

Edmodo

101

Group

Page

After video based

instruction, the learner

will navigate to the

Edmodo Library, and

describe and

demonstrate how to

locate attached files, add

additional files, organize

files, and share files.

PPT

explaining

the uses of

the library.

Video explaining

how to navigate to

the library and add

to the library from

a post and from a

file, including how

to find shared files.

Post giving

instructions for

adding to the

library.

Text

Based

Summary

Learner will

add one file to

the library from

a post and one

from a file and

share them.

Add two files to

the library and add

a post to the

Edmodo 101

group page

explaining how to

upload to the

library.

30


Appendix C

Edmodo Training Rubric

76-100 51-75 26-50 0-25 Score

Module 1 Groups

The learner created an account, group, and completed Quiz, with no errors and completed within time period.

The learner created an account, group, and completed quiz with minor errors. Activity and Assessment completed within time period.

The learner created either an account or group and completed quiz with low score. Activity or Assessment completed within time period.

The learner did not create an account or group or complete quiz. Activity and Assessment was not completed within in time period given.

Module 2 Posting

The learner posts, attaches a document, and creates an assignment successfully. Blog entry met all requirements (steps to post with attachment, how to edit or delete attachment). Activity and Assessment completed within time period allowed.

The learner attaches a document and creates an assignment with minimal difficulty. Blog entry met most of the requirements (steps to post attachment, how to edit or delete attachment). Activity and Assessment completed within time period allowed.

The learner either attached a document or created an assignment with difficulty. Blog entry requirements (steps to post attachment, how to edit or delete attachment) were not met. Activity and Assessment time completion was not met.

The learner did not attach or create an assignment. Blog entry requirements were not met. Activity and Assessment was not complete within the time allowed.

Module 3 Planner

The learner completed post giving directions to add two events to the calendar. The leaner added two or more events to the calendar and added two assignments.

The learner completed post giving directions to add two events to the calendar. The learner added 1-2 events to the calendar and added 1-2 assignments.

The learner completed post giving directions to add two events to the calendar with difficulty. The leaner added 0-1 events to the calendar and added 0-1 assignments.

The leaner did not complete post for directions of how to add events to calendar. The learner did not add two assignments to calendar. The learner did not follow

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The learner completed the blog entry explaining how the planner is used including assignments and events.

The learner completed the blog entry explaining how the planner is used including assignments and events with minor errors.

The leaner completed the blog entry explaining how the planner is used including assignments and events with difficulty and errors. The learner completed assignment with extended time.

instructions for the blog post. The learner did not complete activities and assessments in the time allowed.

Module 4 Gradebook

The learner added grades to two of the previous assignments. The learner met the post requirements (posting giving instructions to add grades to assignments) The learner completed the assignment and assessment within the time allowed.

The learner added 1-2 grades to previous assignments. The learner met the post assessment with minor errors. The learner completed activity and assessment within the time allowed.

The learner added 0-1 grades to the previous assignments. The learner did not meet the post requirements. The learner did not complete all activities and assessments within the time allowed.

The learner did not add grades to the previous assignments. The learner did not meet the post requirements. The learner did not complete all activities and assessments in the time allowed.

Module 5 Library

The learner created a post giving instructions for adding to the library. The learner added one or more files to the library and one or more from a file and shared them. The learner added two files to the library and posted to the Edmodo 101 group page

The learner created a post giving instructions for adding to the library with little difficulty. The learner added either a file to the library or one from a file and shared them. The learner added 1-2 files to the library and posted to the Edmodo 101 group page

The learner did not post giving instructions for adding to the library OR the learner added either a file to the library or one from a file and shared them. The learner added 0-1 files to the library and posted to the Edmodo 101 group page explain how to upload to the

The learner did not post giving instructions for adding to the library and the learner added either a file to the library or one from a file and shared them. The learner added 0 files to the library and posted to the Edmodo 101 group page explaining how to upload

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explaining how to upload to the library. The learner completed all activities and assessments in the time allowed.

explaining how to upload to the library. The learner completed all activities and assessments in the time allowed.

library. The learner had difficulty completing the activities and assessments in the time allowed.

to the library. The learner did not meet the time allowed for completing activities and assessments.

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Appendix D

Video Scripts

Video Script/Link Module 1

http://youtu.be/ApxXDgtPkGs

Go to your web browser and type in www.edmodo.com.

Objective 1.1 Click on I am a teacher. Fill in the information on the form.

You will be taken to the Edmodo home page.

Over to the left in the blue box, click join.

Objective 1.2 Enter the group code that you were given at the beginning of the workshop.

You will be taken to the Edmodo Workshop group homepage.

Objective 1.3 Click create in the blue box on the left.

Fill in the information on the form. You will be given a group code. Click ok.

Objective 1.4 Click on the group name on the left. The group code shows up in the upper right

hand corner.

Click on the down arrow beside the code. Click reset. You can keep changing the code until

you get one you like.

When you have settled on a code, give it to your students so that they can join the group.


http://youtu.be/10GbjTaBImY

Go to www.edmodo.com. Log in using your user name and password.

Objective 2.1 On the home page, note is selected by default. Type a message in the area with the

blinking curser. Click in the space next to send.

Edmodo automatically gives a suggestion of where to send the note. You can change that by

typing in another group student or teacher name. Click send to send your note.

http://gcsnc.edmodo.com/link?url=http%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FApxXDgtPkGs

http://www.edmodo.com/link?url=http%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2F10GbjTaBImY

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Objective 2.2 To edit your note, click on the down arrow to the right. Click on edit post. Make a

change to your note. Click save.

Click on the down arrow again. Click delete post. When the "are you sure" box comes up, click

ok.

Objective 2.3 On the home page, click on assignment. Give your assignment a title in the

assignment title box. Give your assignment a description in the "describe the assignment" box.

On the home page, click on assignment. Give your assignment a title in the assignment title box.

Give your assignment a description in the "describe the assignment" box.

Click due date and pick a date on the calendar. If you have used the assignment before, you can

click on load assignment and choose it.

If not, you can attach a file, add a link or go to the library to get the assignment.

Edmodo automatically gives a suggestion of where to send the assignment. You can change that

by typing in another group student or teacher name. Click send to send your assignment.

You get and automatic note back, showing the assignment, when it is due and how many

students have turned it in. Edmodo also automatically adds it to the calendar.

Video Script Module 3

http://youtu.be/Nufno1o7YWw


Objective 3.1 Click on the word calendar on the blue bar at the top of the screen. Click on an

assignment.

Objective 3.2 The pop up box shows the assignment and whether it has been turned in.

Click the back button to close the box.

Objective 3.3 Click on a day to add an event. Add a description, click send to, choose a group

and click create.

http://www.edmodo.com/link?url=http%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FNufno1o7YWw

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The event will automatically be on all group member's calendars.


http://youtu.be/tBHQ0lbzuyI

Go to www.edmodo.com. Log in using your user name and password. You will notice that

posts below have been updated to show that students have turned in assignments.

Objective 4.1 Click on the Grades tab on the blue bar at the top of the page. Click on the group

that has student assignments to be graded. If you have more than one group of students, you will

have more than one group listed here.

Objective 4.2 Click on the student name that has a turned in assignment listed. Click on the

assignment to be graded.

You will see a field to the right to add the grade. Add the grade and click grade. Add a comment

and click add comment.

If you click back on the grades tab, you can see all of the grades listed for that student.


http://youtu.be/xnZa-vPTFZo


Objective 5.1 Click on the word "library" on the blue bar at the top of the screen.

Objective 5.2 Click on the word "new" on the left side of the screen to create a new folder

Give the folder a name and click create. Click on the new folder.

You can add files from Google Docs, post attachments or from your computer.

Click on add to library. You can add either files or links.

Click on upload. Browse to the file you want to add. Choose the file and click open. Click on

add to library.

http://www.edmodo.com/link?url=http%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FtBHQ0lbzuyI

http://www.edmodo.com/link?url=http%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FxnZa-vPTFZo

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Objective 5.3 Click on a folder. Click on the icon with the horizontal lines in the top right

corner. Drag and drop your files to rearrange them.

Objective 5.4 When you create a folder, you can check the box beside a group to share the

folder or you can check the group when you open the folder.

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Appendix E

End of Course Evaluation Survey

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/HSJNLMH

1. Were you satisfied with the course content, neither satisfied nor dissatisfied with it, or dissatisfied with it?

Were you satisfied with the course content, neither satisfied nor dissatisfied with it, or dissatisfied with it? Extremely satisfied

Moderately satisfied

Slightly satisfied

Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied

Slightly dissatisfied

Moderately dissatisfied

Extremely dissatisfied

2. How clearly did your instructor explain the objectives of the course?

How clearly did your instructor explain the objectives of the course? Extremely clearly

Very clearly

Moderately clearly

Slightly clearly

Not at all clearly

3. Did the course present the material too quickly, too slowly, or at about the right speed?

Did the course present the material too quickly, too slowly, or at about the right speed? Much too quickly

Somewhat too quickly

Slightly too quickly

About the right speed

Slightly too slowly

Somewhat too slowly

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Much too slowly

4. How useful were the assignments in helping you understand the material?

How useful were the assignments in helping you understand the material? Extremely useful

Very useful

Moderately useful

Slightly useful

Not at all useful

5. How motivating was the course?

How motivating was the course? Extremely motivating

Very motivating

Moderately motivating

Slightly motivating

Not at all motivating

6. How worthwhile was the course material?

How worthwhile was the course material? Extremely worthwhile

Very worthwhile

Moderately worthwhile

Slightly worthwhile

Not at all worthwhile

7. Were you given too many assignments, too few assignments, or about the right amount?

Were you given too many assignments, too few assignments, or about the right amount? Much too many

Somewhat too many

Slightly too many

About the right amount

Slightly too few

Somewhat too few

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Much too few

8. Which assignments were most useful? Why?

Which assignments were most useful? Why?

* 9. Please describe how this course could be more effective.

Please describe how this course could be more effective. 10. Would you recommend this course to someone else?

Would you recommend this course to someone else?

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