In today's fast-paced world and the ever-changing face of technology and online resources, what better way to keep track of your learners than through an online platform similar to something the learners are all used to using, called Edmodo.
What is Edmodo?
Edmodo is similar to Facebook in that you have sign up for it, you can upload pictures, statuses and the like, but it is used by teachers, learners and their parents to track any homework or assignments the learners may have to complete at home. With these assignments you can attach links to the rubric, reading material and so on.
How does Edmodo work?
The teacher creates a group for each of his/her different class groups, and will then be able to invite his/her learners to their relevant groups using unique group code. Within these groups the teacher can create different tasks, share links, statuses and create alerts for learners when an assignment or task is due.
Is Edmodo safe? Will it not be abused like Facebook or Twitter? What about cyber-bullying?
Edmodo is very safe as the teacher has complete control over the site and moderates all posts that the learners create. The teacher, therefore, sees the post before it becomes public and can choose to make it public or not. With this moderation in place the likelihood of cyber-bullying occurring is slim to none (unless of course the teacher is the bully - let's hope not).
How does Edmodo benefit parents?
It is an easy way for parents to keep track of what assignments or tasks the learners have due at school, and makes communication between teacher, learner and parent much easier.
Edmodo at a glance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-KBwriCO-Q
What do you think of Edmodo? Would you use it? Would it still be relevant even though homework may become a thing of the past with the recent success of a 'No Homework Policy at Sun Valley'? Link to Article and Sound Clip | No Homework at Sun Valley
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