how to post notes in edmodo · 1. before the beginning of the workshop, post a typed note on the...

Jean Gierbolini| ECDI 572 | Summer 2016

How to Post Notes in Edmodo INSTRUCTOR’S GUIDE

Table of Contents

Workshop Information……………………………………………………………………........ 2

Agenda……………………………………………………………………………………......... 3

Directions for Pre-Instructional Activities......................................................................... 4

Directions for Cluster 1………………………………………………………………….......... 6

Directions for Cluster 2………………………………………………………………….......... 9

Directions for Cluster 3………………………………………………………………………. 13




Directions for Post-test ..................................................................................................32

Directions for Conclusion and Learner Survey.............................................................. 32

Practice Test-Cluster 1………………………………………………………………………. 33

Checklist for Practice Test-Cluster 1…………………………………………………......... 34




Checklist for Practice Test-Cluster 3………………………………………………............. 38


Checklist for Practice Test-Cluster 4……………………………………………................ 40


Checklist for Practice Test-Cluster 5………………………………………………............. 42



Post-test………………………………………………………………………………............. 45

Post-test Checklist……………………………………………………………………………. 46

Learner Survey………………………………………………………………………............. 47

Follow-Through Activities……………………………………………………………………. 49

Handout for Learners………………………………………………………………………… 50

Workshop Information

General Information

This workshop will be delivered to all teachers in the local elementary school. Teachers

will learn the skills necessary to post notes on their personal Edmodo pages to notify

parents about important information. They will learn the skills necessary to include

attachments, links, and library files with their notes as well as set the notes to post at

future dates and/or times.

Location Information

The workshop is designed to be delivered in the elementary school computer lab. The

room should be a comfortable temperature and outside distractions should be

minimized. The lab should accommodate 30 people, which will include the 25 teachers,

the main instructor, and the instructional assistants.

Required Materials

• 1 computer for the instructor

• a projector connected to the instructor’s computer

• a large wall screen

• 25 computers for teachers-these should be arranged on desks or tables and

should include keyboards and mice

• 30 chairs

• high-speed Internet connection for all computers

Agenda

This workshop will last for 60 minutes.

Time Topic

5 minutes Pre-Instructional Activities

5 minutes Logging in and Typing a Note

5 minutes Attaching a File

5 minutes Sharing a Link

10 minutes Attaching a Library File

10 minutes Posting at a Later Date/Time

5 minutes Posting the Note

10 minutes Post-test

5 minutes Conclusion and Survey

Pre-Instructional Activities 5 Minutes

1. Before the beginning of the workshop, post a typed note on the projector asking

students to log into their Edmodo accounts by going to the following address:

www.edmodo.com

This will assess entry skills of entering Edmodo information to create accounts,

choosing appropriate passwords, and opening web browsers. If students have not

yet created accounts, show them how to get to the login page and enter basic profile

information so they will be ready for the next steps.

2. Welcome students to the workshop and introduce yourself. Ask students to share

aloud what the school’s expectations are for parent communication. As the

teacher’s share the school’s policy that teachers communicate with all parents

regularly, ask them to elaborate on some types of information that should be

communicated to parents. Examples include field trips, upcoming tests and

homework, etc.

3. Explain that today they will be learning a new educational social media tool similar to

Facebook that can be used to communicate information with parents. The tool is

called Edmodo, and while it can do more than just communicate with parents, that is

what we will be focusing on today. Ask them to note when and how Edmodo is used

to communicate with parents in the video

4. Play the following YouTube video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-KBwriCO-Q

5. After the video, give learners a moment to share with others near them what parent

communication they observed in the video.

6. Notify students of the goal of the workshop, explaining that when notifying parents

about important events, they will post updates using Edmodo. They will be able to



attach files and library files, share links, and set the notes to post at later dates and

times.

7. Inform learners that locating the group code from their pages and distributing the

code to parents are prerequisite skills. However, if learners have not yet done those

two things, they will be instructed how to do them later in the workshop (at the end of

cluster 6).

Cluster 1 5 Minutes

1. Explain to learners that first they will learn how to type a note in Edmodo after

logging in. On the screen, log into Edmodo.

2. Next, click on the note tab.

3. Type a one sentence note related to a school event in the note box.

4. Repeat, but click on assignment, quiz, poll, and snapshot tabs instead one time

each to show the difference between those and the note tab. Question students

as you go, asking, “What would you likely do in this tab?”

5. Demonstrate clicking on the note tab again correctly a few times. As you go, ask

learners to tell you where to correctly click to type a note to informally assess

their understanding.

6. After modeling clicking in the note tab and typing a sentence a few times, repeat

the steps aloud again while students complete them simultaneously on their own

computers. Provide verbal feedback when students compete the process

correctly. When errors are made, explain to students where the errors were

made and how to correct them. Give students multiple opportunities to practice

these steps.

7. Have students complete the cluster 1 practice test independently without you

providing the steps. Have assistant instructors circulate throughout the room and

complete checklists for each student, indicating whether or not they have

completed all of the steps correctly. If not, additional instruction should be given

in areas where errors were made, and learners should then complete the

practice test again until they demonstrate mastery.

Cluster 2 5 Minutes

1. Explain that now that learners know how to log into Edmodo and type a note,

they will learn how to add an attached file. Explain what an attachment is, and

ask students to share times when it might be necessary to share files with

parents, such as rubrics that will be used to grade assignments.

2. Share some non-examples of attachments that would be posted differently, such

as links to websites. Explain the difference between a link (a connection to a

web page) and an attachment (a copy of a file attached to your note).

3. Then share some examples of attachments (rubrics, typed newsletters, lists, etc.)

that are saved on your computer or drive. Ask students to classify a few items as

either attachments or not attachments through whole class discussion.

sample items for attachments

a field trip note saved on your computer

a list of school supplies saved on your Google drive

sample items for non-examples of attachments

a link to the district webpage

a link to the Pebble Go webpage for students to do research

4. Model how to click on the Attach File icon located under the note you typed in

cluster 1.

5. Type the name of the file that needs to be attached, or click on the file name.

6. Once the desired file is highlighted, click Open.

7. Repeat adding an attachment a few times on the screen, asking students

questions about where to click to complete the process.

8. Now say the steps aloud while learners follow along and complete the steps on

their own computers. Provide verbal feedback when students compete the

process correctly. When errors are made, explain to students where the errors

were made and how to correct them. Give students multiple opportunities to

practice these steps.




completed all of the steps on the practice test correctly. If not, additional

instruction should be given in areas where errors were made, and learners

should then complete the practice test again until they demonstrate mastery.

Cluster 3 5 Minutes

1. Explain that students will now learn how to share a link along with their note. Ask

learners to share aloud times when they might need to send parents links, such

as sending links to websites where students can practice math facts.

2. Type a new note about the website you are about to link. Ex: This is a great site

to practice math facts!

3. Begin modeling the process for attaching a link, starting with clicking on the

Share Link icon underneath the typed note.

4. Copy or type the name of the address to be linked in the address bar.

5. Type the name of the website you are linking. Explain to learners why it is

important to provide a specific name of the website so parents have an idea

where the link is leading them. Ex: Xtramath

6. Provide non-examples for what to name websites, using vague terms. Ex: “link”

and “website”

7. Then provide examples of specific names teachers could use to name websites,

such as “Reading A-Z” or “Pebble Go.”

8. Now click Attach to share the link.

9. Repeat the steps for adding a link a few times on the screen, asking students

questions about where to click to complete the process.












Cluster 4 10 Minutes

1. Explain to students that now they will learn how to attach a library file. Explain

that Edmodo will allow them to save files in their personal Edmodo libraries for

quick reference.

2. Begin modeling the steps for attaching a library file on the screen. Start by typing

a one sentence note about an upcoming school event that could have a related

file to be attached. Ex: The picture day schedule is attached.

3. Next, click on the Add from Library icon below the typed note.

4. Type the name of the file to search for in the search bar. If learners do not have

any files already saved in their Edmodo libraries, they can instead click on

Google Drive to open a list of files to choose from and omit step 5.

5. Click on the magnifying glass icon.

6. Click on the name of the file to be attached.

7. Click Attach to Post.

8. Repeat the steps for adding a library file a few times on the screen, asking

students questions about where to click to complete the process.












Cluster 5 10 Minutes

1. Explain that students will now learn how to set their notes to post at later dates

and/or times. Ask students to share aloud times when it would be beneficial to

delay the posting of a note until a later date and/or time. Ex: setting a note to

post the night before an important assignment is due

2. Using the projector and screen, begin modeling the process of how to set notes

to post at a later date and/or time by typing a new one sentence note in the note

box and clicking the Send Later icon beneath it. Ex: Tomorrow morning is the

unit 6 math test!

3. Click on the calendar to select the date the note should post.

4. Select the hour the note should post from the drop down menu.

5. Type the minute the note should post.

6. Select AM or PM from the drop down menu.

7. Click Save Date and Time.

8. Provide a few examples where you repeat steps 2-7 and deliberately make

errors. Ex: set the time but forget to set AM/PM. Ask learners to share with

partners where the errors were made.

9. Repeat steps 2-7 again correctly. Ask learners questions about where to click

as you go to informally assess understanding.

10. Now say the steps aloud while learners complete the steps on their own

computers. Provide positive verbal feedback when students complete the

process correctly. When errors are made, explain to students where the

errors were made and how to correct them. Give students multiple

opportunities to practice.

11. Have students complete the cluster 3 practice test independently without

providing the steps. Have assistant instructors circulate throughout the room

and complete checklists for each student, indicating whether or not they have

completed all of the steps correctly. If not, additional instruction should be

given in areas where errors were made, and learners should then complete

the practice test again until they demonstrate mastery.

Cluster 6 5 Minutes

1. Explain to students that in this final portion of instruction, they will learn how to

select the group who will receive their note posting and send the note.

2. Using the screen and projector, again type a new, one sentence note in the note

box. Then click inside the group box.

3. Type the name of the group in the group box.

4. Click Send to post the note.

5. Repeat steps 2-4 a few times, asking students to share aloud where to click.


their own computers. Provide verbal feedback when students complete the




7. Have students complete the cluster 6 practice test independently without






Post-test

1. Tell learners that now they will have the opportunity to demonstrate all of the

skills they have learned during the workshop to post a note in Edmodo

independently.

2. Tell learners to close all open browser windows so they have only their desktops

visible.

3. Pass out the post-test directions to each student. Read over them briefly and tell

learners they will need to complete all steps independently, without consulting

the instructor or other students. They should work quietly.

4. Pause to allow learners to ask any questions before beginning.

5. Tell students to begin. You and your assistant instructors should walk around the

room with the post-test checklists. As students work and complete the tasks, fill

out the checklists for all learners. If learners fail to complete any of the steps

correctly, provide feedback about where errors occurred. Then ask those

learners to repeat the steps again until they do them successfully. Provide

positive feedback when students complete the steps correctly.

Conclusion and Survey

1. Review the goal of the workshop, telling learners that now when notifying parents

about important events, they have the necessary skills to post updates using

Edmodo. They are able to attach files and library files, share links, and set the

notes to post at later dates and times.

2. Compliment learners for their hard work and thank them for their time and

attention.

3. Pass out the learner surveys and read the directions aloud. Ask learners to fill

out the surveys and hand them to you as they leave. Explain that they should be

filled out completely and honestly.

4. As they hand you the completed surveys, again thank them for their time and

attention.

Student Name_______________

Practice Test-Cluster 1

Logging in and Typing a Note

Directions

1. Go to the Edmodo website (www.edmodo.com)

2. Log in with your username and password.

3. Go to the note tab.

4. Type a note to parents in the note box.



Checklist

Skill Yes, step was successfully completed.

No, step was not

successfully completed.

Comments

Double clicked on the web browser icon on the desktop to open the browser.

Located the browser’s address bar and moved the cursor to the bar.

Clicked inside the address bar.

Typed the Edmodo address into the browser’s address bar.

Entered personal Edmodo username and password on the login page.

Selected the note tab.

Located the note/assignment/quiz/poll/snapshot tab and put the cursor on it.

Clicked on Note.

Clicked inside the note box to enable text editing.

Typed the text update in the note box.

Learner must receive a yes in all areas to show mastery. If there are any boxes checked under no, provide feedback about error to learner and reassess again.



Attaching a File

Directions

1. Think of a file you have saved on your school drive that could be shared with parents, such as the school calendar.

2. Follow the directions learned previously to create a new note.

3. Type a brief note in the note box telling parents that you are sending them an attachment. Ex: Attached is a copy of this year’s school calendar.

4. Attach the file to the note.



Checklist


No, step was not


Comments

Clicked on the Attach File icon.

Typed the name of the file to be attached, or clicked on file name.

Clicked Open.




Sharing a Link

Directions

1. Think of a website you use in your job that may be beneficial to share with parents, such as a site to practice math facts.


3. Type a brief note in the note box telling parents that you are sending them a link they may find useful. Ex: Here is a link to a site your child can use to practice math facts at home.

4. Link the website, and provide a specific name for the website in your link. Ex: Xtra Math website

5. Attach the linked website.



Checklist


No, step was not successfully

completed. Comments

Clicked on the Share Link icon.

Copied or typed name of address to be linked in correct box.

Typed a name for the linked website in correct box.

Chose a specific, descriptive name to call linked website.

Clicked Attach Link button.




Attaching a Library File

Directions

1. Think of a library file you have saved that you would like to share. If you do not have a file already saved in your Edmodo account, you may follow the same directions to add a file that you have saved in your Google Drive account.


3. Type a brief note in the note box telling parents that you are sharing a file with them. Ex: Here is a copy of the poem our class has been studying.

4. Follow the directions you just learned to choose the library file or Google Drive file to be shared.

5. Attach the file to your note.



Checklist



No, step was not


Comments

Clicked on the Add from Library icon.

Typed the name of the file to search for.

Clicked on the magnifying glass icon.

Clicked on the name of the file to attach.

Clicked Attach to Post.



Posting at a Later Date and Time

Directions


2. Type a brief note in the box telling parents about an upcoming classroom event. Ex: Monday is Picture Day.

3. Follow the directions you just learned to set the note to post at a later date AND time of your choice.



Checklist


No, step was not


Comments

Clicked on the Send Later icon.

Clicked the date on the calendar that the note should post.

Selected the hour the note should post from the drop down menu.

Typed the minute the note should post.

Selected AM or PM from the drop down menu.

Clicked Save Date and Time.


Student Name________________


Posting a Note

Directions


2. Type a brief note in the box telling parents about an upcoming classroom event. Ex: Monday is Picture Day.

3. Enter the class name in the group box.

4. Post the note.

5. Write down your group code here. ___________

6. Have you already distributed your group code to parents? (yes or no)

_________________________



Checklist


No, step was not


Comments

Clicked inside the group box.

Typed the class name in the group box.

Clicked Send to post the note.

Wrote down group code for class.

Has already distributed group code to parents.

Learner must receive a yes in all areas except has already distributed group code to parents to show mastery. If there are any boxes checked under no, provide feedback about error to learner and reassess again.


Post-test

Now that you have completed the workshop on posting notes in Edmodo, it

is time to demonstrate the process on your own. Follow the steps below to

post your note.

Directions

1. Go to the Edmodo website by typing the address in the browser’s

address bar. (www.edmodo.com)

2. Log in to your Edmodo account.

3. Go to the note tab.

4. Type a note to parents in the note box.

5. Attach a file to the note.

6. Share a link with the note.

7. Attach a library file to the note.

8. Set the note to post at a later date and time of your choice.

9. Type your class name in the group box.

10. Post the note.


Post-test Checklist

Skill

Yes, step was


No, step was not


Comments

1. Typed Edmodo address in browser’s address bar.

2. Logged into Edmodo account by entering username and password.

3. Selected the note tab.

4. Typed the text update in the note box.

5. Attached a file.

6. Shared a link.

7. Attached a library file.

8. Set the note to post at a later date and time.

9. Typed the class name in the group box.

10. Clicked Send to post the note.


Learner Survey

Please answer the questions below. For yes or no questions, please circle

either yes or no and provide comments. For other questions, please just

write your comments.

Question Response Comments

• Is the goal of the workshop clear? yes

no

• Were the demonstrations and examples

clear and easy to follow? If not, please

explain.

yes

no

• Was the workshop broken into

appropriately sized chunks (ex: typing

the note, adding an attachment, adding

a link, etc.?)

yes

no

• Was the pace of the workshop

appropriate, or was it too fast or too

slow?

yes

no

• Did the instruction keep your attention? yes

no

• Were the materials we had available today adequate for learning to post notes in Edmodo?

yes

no

• Was the workshop too hard, too easy,

or the right level of difficulty?

• How user-friendly do you find Edmodo

now for posting notes with attachments

and links?

• How likely are you to use Edmodo to

communicate with parents?

• What changes would you make to the workshop?

• Was the one-hour time block

appropriate for presenting this

workshop?

• How confident are you that you could now post a note in Edmodo independently that includes all of the items on the post-test? If not confident, please explain which areas need further instruction.

Follow-Through Activities

Memory Aids

A handout will be provided to all learners at the end of the workshop. The handout will

contain directions and photos for each step of the process of posting notes in Edmodo

covered in this workshop.

Transfer strategy

After the completion of this workshop, it will be school policy that all elementary

teachers in the building will use Edmodo to communicate important information to

parents. Parents will be notified of the policy and trained in how to access their

children’s classroom Edmodo pages through handouts and brief presentations at Meet

the Teacher Night and other school events. Clearly conveying the expectation that

Edmodo will be used for communication will help increase the likelihood that teachers

will use the skills learned in this workshop in the future.

The school will also continue providing support for teachers using Edmodo. Teachers

will be informed that they can contact the technology help desk either by phone or

electronic tech ticket to receive guidance with any issues they encounter using Edmodo.

Links to Edmodo will be installed on the district webpage, providing easy access for

teachers. Administrators will also follow up with teachers throughout the year to get

feedback on both benefits and frustrations teachers are encountering with the use of

Edmodo.

How to Post Notes in Edmodo

A Handout for Learners

1. Go to www.edmodo.com

2. Log in to Edmodo by entering your username and password.

3. Click on the note tab.

http://www.edmodo.com/

4. Type a note in the note box.

5. If you want to add an attachment, click on the Attach File icon under the note. If

not, skip steps 5-7.

6. Type the name of the file that needs to be attached, or click on the file name.

7. Once the desired file is highlighted, click Open.

8. If you would like to share a link, click on the Share Link icon under the note. If

not, skip steps 8-11.

9. Copy or type the name of the address to be linked in the address bar.

10. Type the name of the website you are linking.

11. Click Attach to share the link.

12. If you would like to share a library file, click the Add from Library icon under the

note. If not, skip steps 12-16.

13. Type the name of the file to search for in the search bar.

14. Click on the magnifying glass icon.

15. Click on the name of the file to be attached.

16. Click Attach to Post.

17. If you would like the note to post at a later date and/or time, click the Send Later

icon located under the note. If not, skip steps 17-22.

18. Click on the calendar to select the date the note should post.

19. Select the hour the note should post from the drop down menu.

20. Type the minute the note should post.

21. Select AM or PM from the drop down menu.

22. Click Save Date and Time.

23. Click inside the group box.

24. Type the name of the group in the group box.

25. Click Send to post the note.

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