1. Presenter: Olga Kruglova
English teacher,
Secondary School #4
- 22 years in teaching
incorporating technology
into lessons
working in a language lab
using the LMS “EDMODO”

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3. English Teacher of Secondary School #4 of Soligorsk
Bringing Technology into the Classroom: Changing the Culture of Learning
Olga Kruglova
English Teacher of Secondary School #4 of Soligorsk

4. Agenda Learning platforms (poll)
Functions on an online learning platform
EDMODO. Free social learning network for teacher and students.
Live Demo:
- registration on Edmodo
- creating an online class
- creating various assignments
- inviting colleagues to join
- communicating with teachers worldwide
Take-away: ways of using EDMODO

5. (Please answer in the chat box.)
Poll 1
Are you familiar with the term “Learning Management System” (LMS)?
Yes No
(Please answer in the chat box.)

6. (Please answer in the chat box.)
Poll 2
Have you ever used any learning platform in your lessons?
Yes No
(Please answer in the chat box.)

7. LMS (Learning Management System)
A learning management system (LMS) is a software application for the administration, documentation, tracking, reporting and delivery of electronic educational technology (also called e-learning) courses or training programs.

8. What LMSes have you tried?
What LMSes do you know?
(Please answer in the chat box.)

9. Examples of Learning Platforms
MOODLE
OXFORD LEARN
GOOGLE CLASSROOM
WIKISPACES CLASSROOM
SCHOOLOGY
EDMODO

10. What functions do you need or want to have on an online learning platform? (Please answer in the chat box.)

11. Functions on an Online Learning Platform
Assignment submission
Discussion forum
File upload/ download capacity
Grading
Instant messages
Online calendar
Online news and announcement (institution and course level)
Online quizzes and polls

12. Why EDMODO? Free Easy to use and flexible Secure and protected
Mobile version available
Accessible from any place

13. Live Demo

14. Ways of Using EDMODO In a language lab (computer classroom)
In a one computer classroom (for flipping the classroom)
On tablets or smartphones (Bring Your Own Device technique)

15. Take-Aways
Don’t worry that technology is altering the way we teach and learn.
Keep up with the tech, if you can, and consider the new literacies.
Try using Edmodo for enhancing your lessons, for keeping students engaged and motivated.

16. THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING!