Course mgmt system
- 2. What is a Course or Learning Management System? A Web-based course Allows teachers and students to deliver & access materials, submit assignments and test, see grades and collaborate
- 3. Types of Course or Learning Management Systems
- 5. Benefits of CMS/LMS Safe and easy to use It’s free Reaches different learning styles Helps students meet 21st century skills 24 hr access to materials
- 6. How online learning can fill instructional gaps… Promotes higher order thinking, teamwork and opportunities for creativity in their work Problem-solving and decision making opportunities Learning goes way beyond classroom
- 7. How it supports meaningful authentic learning Real life connections Use videos to enhance learning Create structured activities such as a class poll and using real world problems for discussion Collaboration with others
- 9. How I can use Edmodo in my Classroom Communication between Create a Current Events teacher and students group Discussion post – Use Create scavenger hunts journal prompts and have for field trips (one students post responses student must have a phone) – they can post Share educational their answers website links and videos Post daily lessons and Use for surveys and polls assignments – for attendance count
- 10. Edmodo helps… Save on paper and time Students learn at their own pace Students gain independence Gives students control over their own learning environment – it empowers, motivates and gives them ownership and responsibility of their own learning.
- 11. Still not sure about Edmodo? This does not have to be mandatory in the classroom. A great tool for those who want to do extra work at home and who love to use technology. Non-readers can still use Edmodo by incorporating NaturalReader (text to speech program) and other modifications technology can offer. Have students who love to use their cell phone? Edmodo is a great way for them to utilize it.
- 12. References Cavanaugh, C., & Clark, T. (2007). The landscape of K–12 online learning. In R. Blomeyer, & C. Cavanaugh (Eds.), What works in K–12 online learning (pp. 5–19). Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in Education.