Digital Tools for Pedagogy

Integrating Learning Management Systems

(Edmodo) into K-8 Curriculum
The University of New England
EDU 707
Pamela Rijo
Fall 2013
Edmodo in K-8
Safe, closed network: students don't have to include personal information in profile
Sharing digital media such as blogs, links, videos, documents, notes, presentations etc..
Students can participate in online discussions.
Teachers can expand their PLN (Personal Learning Network)
Friendly to the environment..saves paper!
Students have a real audience for their work.
The calendar keeps all homework organized for teachers and students.
Teachers can differentiate instruction by creating subgroups of students.
After posting their work, students can receive feedback and suggestions by their teacher and others.
There are text alerts to remind students of big assignments.
Teachers can give students positive reinforcement privately.
Parents can stay connected by viewing their child's work and grades.
Parents and teachers can message one another.

Implementing digital LMS in the classroom
Why do we need Technology integration?
Providing professional development training for teachers.
Incorporating various digital tools into the curriculum.
Distribution of 1:1 iPads to all students and teachers.
Creating professional learning networks.
Utilizing social networks for teacher support.
School wide initiative planned for August 2014-2015 school year.


Implementation
Who:
All Teachers Grades K-8
Technology Committee
Principal- Shawntay White
What
Professional Development Training
Technology Mentors, 1 to 1 assistance
Curriculum Redesign and Development
Teacher Surveys, observations
When
Technology Mentors- January 2014
Professional development training- December 2013, offered continuously thereafter
Curriculum development begins - January 2014
Action Plan
School wide Integration begins : August 2014
Create integrated technology curriculum plan aligned with common core state standards
Create unit lessons and assessments based on technology integration and CCSS
Create an evidence based eportfolio on artifacts gathered through curriculum

Professional Development for teachers:
Offer Edmodo/technology professional development for teachers.
What is Edmodo? How to annotate assignments
iPad training to teachers
Various digital tools and app training
Training to set-up edmodo , nearpod and twitter account
Join at least three Professional Learning Networks on twitter
Research and annotate an app for the iPad
Reflect on a PLN
Present a mini presentation on new integration curriculum
Planning time:
1st. & 3rd Thursday of Month for 1 hour after school with mentors
3rd Wednesday of the month for 1 hour after school with Technology committee and Principal
Edmodo in K-8
Safe, closed network: students don't have to include personal information in profile
Sharing digital media such as blogs, links, videos, documents, notes, presentations etc..
Students can participate in online discussions.
Teachers can expand their PLN (Personal Learning Network)
Friendly to the environment..saves paper!
Students have a real audience for their work.
The calendar keeps all homework organized for teachers and students.
Teachers can differentiate instruction by creating subgroups of students.
After posting their work, students can receive feedback and suggestions by their teacher and others.
There are text alerts to remind students of big assignments.
Teachers can give students positive reinforcement privately.
Parents can stay connected by viewing their child's work and grades.
Parents and teachers can message one another.

Implementing digital LMS in the classroom
Why do we need Technology integration?
Providing professional development training for teachers.
Incorporating various digital tools into the curriculum.
Distribution of 1:1 iPads to all students and teachers.
Creating professional learning networks.
Utilizing social networks for teacher support.
School wide initiative planned for August 2014-2015 school year.


Implementation
Who:
All Teachers Grades K-8
Technology Committee
Principal- Shawntay White
What
Professional Development Training
Technology Mentors, 1 to 1 assistance
Curriculum Redesign and Development
Teacher Surveys, observations
When
Technology Mentors- January 2014
Professional development training- December 2013, offered continuously thereafter
Curriculum development begins - January 2014
Action Plan
School wide Integration begins : August 2014
Create integrated technology curriculum plan aligned with common core state standards
Create unit lessons and assessments based on technology integration and CCSS
Create an evidence based eportfolio on artifacts gathered through curriculum

Professional Development for teachers:
Offer Edmodo/technology professional development for teachers.
What is Edmodo? How to annotate assignments
iPad training to teachers
Various digital tools and app training
Training to set-up edmodo , nearpod and twitter account
Join at least three Professional Learning Networks on twitter
Research and annotate an app for the iPad
Reflect on a PLN
Present a mini presentation on new integration curriculum
Planning time:
1st. & 3rd Thursday of Month for 1 hour after school with mentors
3rd Wednesday of the month for 1 hour after school with Technology committee and Principal
Timeline for development
January/May 2014
Technology Professional Development Training - Tuesdays after school 1.5 hours
How to use Learning management systems, edmodo, classdojo, elearning, moodle, blackboard
How to incorporate the iPad into your curriculum
How to get the best functionality out of the iPad
apps, apps and more apps. best practices using apps in pedagogy
Create curriculum units for teachers and mentors
May/June 2014
Create pilot videos (Teachers/Technology committee)
Assess/reflect on videos (Teachers/Technology committee)
Make adjustments or modifications (Teachers/Technology committee)
Present final videos and teacher eportfolio (Teacher/Principal)
June/August 2014
Provide summer professional development on digital pedagogy (Teachers)
Provide 2 paid days of curriculum development (Teachers)
Provide parents with new curriculum and invite students to pre train on new tools
Define acceptable use policy (Principal, Teachers, Parents, Students, Technology committee)
Timeline for development

September-November 2014
Begin new digital pedagogy (Teachers)
Present eporfolios during next the five faculty meetings (Teachers)
Submit eportfolio and reflections (Teachers)
Prepare for next unit (Teachers, Mentors)
December
Share results with District level Technology Department
January 2015
Act as a model school for integrating digital pedagogy into the curriculum across the CCSD.
Barriers
Parent concerns:
Parents are concerned about child online. Some have compared edmodo to facebook.
Show parents this Infographic detailing edmodo
Communicate the benefits of edmodo or LMS
Open house is during 1st week before school
provide information sessions to parents during open school night
Provide parents with the schools acceptable policy
Technology concerns:
All students have received an iPad that is currently used at school.
Students may not take iPads home, as result may not have access to a digital device to complete
assignments.
Teacher acceptance:
To successfully implement this new curriculum, we must alleviate teachers concerns and fear of
change, by providing them with hands on training, support and professional development training.

References
Wiles, J. & Bondi, J. (2011). Curriculum Development: A guide to practice. Boston: Pearson
Timeline for development
January/May 2014
Technology Professional Development Training - Tuesdays after school 1.5 hours
How to use Learning management systems, edmodo, classdojo, elearning, moodle, blackboard
How to incorporate the iPad into your curriculum
How to get the best functionality out of the iPad
apps, apps and more apps. best practices using apps in pedagogy
Create curriculum units for teachers and mentors
May/June 2014
Create pilot videos (Teachers/Technology committee)
Assess/reflect on videos (Teachers/Technology committee)
Make adjustments or modifications (Teachers/Technology committee)
Present final videos and teacher eportfolio (Teacher/Principal)
June/August 2014
Provide summer professional development on digital pedagogy (Teachers)
Provide 2 paid days of curriculum development (Teachers)
Provide parents with new curriculum and invite students to pre train on new tools
Define acceptable use policy (Principal, Teachers, Parents, Students, Technology committee)
Timeline for development

September-November 2014
Begin new digital pedagogy (Teachers)
Present eporfolios during next the five faculty meetings (Teachers)
Submit eportfolio and reflections (Teachers)
Prepare for next unit (Teachers, Mentors)
December
Share results with District level Technology Department
January 2015
Act as a model school for integrating digital pedagogy into the curriculum across the CCSD.
Barriers
Parent concerns:
Parents are concerned about child online. Some have compared edmodo to facebook.
Show parents this Infographic detailing edmodo
Communicate the benefits of edmodo or LMS
Open house is during 1st week before school
provide information sessions to parents during open school night
Provide parents with the schools acceptable policy
Technology concerns:
All students have received an iPad that is currently used at school.
Students may not take iPads home, as result may not have access to a digital device to complete
assignments.
Teacher acceptance:
To successfully implement this new curriculum, we must alleviate teachers concerns and fear of
change, by providing them with hands on training, support and professional development training.

References
Wiles, J. & Bondi, J. (2011). Curriculum Development: A guide to practice. Boston: Pearson