15 ways to use edmodo
TRANSCRIPT
Students can upload their writing for other students to review
Students can add their comments and upload the edited version
They can also leave comments and reactions under the post
1. Peer review / collaborative writing
Help students understand key events or everyday situations by reenacting them through role playing activities.
Write extra emails of complaint for students to respond to outside class
Create a «What if» scenario for students to respond to
2. Role playing
Encourage real-time discussions about:
• In-class or holiday readers• In-class movies• Course topics
Breaking news stories, TV shows, events in Istanbul etc.
Mobile website and iPhone/Android apps provide easy access to Edmodo anytime, anywhere.
3. Backchannel discussions
Give wall posts a more collaborative feel by embedding Padlet
Stimulate brainstorming sessions by posting a challenging question, a quote or interesting fact
4. Embed Padlet (Wallwisher)
Encourage students to peer check posts for spelling and grammar
Require students to post in complete words and sentence (i.e. “you” not “u”, “I” not “i”)
Teach students proper use of social media tools to help prepare them for our connected world
5. Grammar and punctuation!
Take a project-based approached to learning by creating Edmodo sub groups.
Students can collaborate and work towards specific goals together in small groups.
The Edmodo platform allows for anytime, anywhere communication between students.
All group information can be shared and stored in Edmodo for easy access by all group members.
6. Project based learning
Upload useful learning materials to your class libraries
Upload good examples of student work
Organise materials by topics that are relevant to each individual class
Students can access these materials at home for extra study
7. Organise learning materials
Create vocabulary quizzes to test definitions and meaning
Test students’ knowledge of in-class or holiday readers
Embed a «Quizlet»
http://quizlet.com/help/can-i-embed-quizlet-on-my-website
8. Create quizzes (and Embed Quizlet!)
Connect your classroom with other classrooms within your school or around the globe.
Join an Edmodo subject area community to connect with other teachers around the globe.
9. International projects
Encourage students to read and help make their reading experience more engaging with an Edmodo book club.
Facilitate discussions with writing prompts.
Connect with other classrooms around the globe for book discussions.
10. Informal book clubs
Edmodo is a great collaboration tool for your clubs.
Use the calendar feature to mark important dates/matches/meets/practices
Notifications will help you update the group on important messages
Post results, pictures, etc. for the group to view.
11. School Clubs
Create a poll to generate interest in your next topic
Create a poll for the end of a topic or unit
Get student feedback about topics, preferences, what they have enjoyed, what they find difficult etc.
12. Generate interest with polls
Edmodo is great for communicating when you or one of your students are absent from school.
Provide notes, assignments or exam topics to students who are absent
Communicate updates or check in with your your class if you are absent from school.
13. Stay up to date
15
Give your students an interactive educational experience through mobile devices.
Update posts during holidays!
Post photos and create scavenger hunt questions, polls or quiz questions along the way.
14. Mobile Learning