1. Post University Bryan Wziontko EDU 623
TRAINING FOR THE ARTS
Post University
Bryan Wziontko
EDU 623

2. Overall Project Design
Edmodo Training for the Arts
Environment
Face-to-face tutorial in RHHS Media Center
Computer Lab for online instruction (projector)
Hands on activities; peer collaboration
Immediate feedback with instructor
Audience
12 Art teachers
25-55 year-olds
10 female, 2 male (ethically diverse)
Variety of different art backgrounds
Learning Objectives
Learners will be able to create an Edmodo account.
Learners will be able to follow along in their computers during the instruction for better understanding.
Learners will be able to personalize their account.
Learning Objectives (cont.)
Learners will be able to design a mock assignment.
Learners will be able to evaluate their works and instructor with answering questionnaire.
Instructional Goal(s)
Familiarize learners with features of Edmodo.
Help learners navigate through the online site or domain.
How to create a profile, assignment, add students.
Instructional Analysis:
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Visual examples/Descriptions
Design choices:
Color scheme:
Primary: HEX #ffffff
Secondary: HEX #2e00c5
Accent: HEX #bce7f4
Text: HEX #00000
Font styles, sizes, colors
Page Headings: Times New Roman 44pt
Page Subheadings: Times New Roman 34pt
Body Copy: Comic Sans 24pt
Describe the navigation of this module:
The module design will based off a template used in Microsoft Office Power Point 2007, the “Concourse” template to be exact. To view slides, locate on the top bar View, then click Slide Show. After you present a slide, left click on mouse to proceed to the next. You can use the directional arrow ( ) with the mouse to point and highlight material that is being discussed on the over head projector.
Additional Developer Notes:
All slides will be presented by the instructor verbally. All slide will feature a variety of graphics, pictures, and information relating to the training.

3. EDMODO TRAINING FOR THE ARTS
Learning Objectives
What can you expect from this training?
Learners will understand what Edmodo is, how it is used, and what features are on it.
Learners will create their own account and personalize their profile.
Learners will learn to navigate through the online forum and be able to create a mock assignment and add their classroom to their domain.
Learners will evaluate the training course answering a questionnaire.

4. Content Slide #1 Introduction
Welcome to the training program for Edmodo!
Ways to use technology in a classroom.
What is Edmodo?
To be said:
Hello everyone and welcome to the Edmodo Training for the Arts! In this activity, you will be learning about the online domain Edmodo. As art teachers, we want to catch the students attention with not only are art lessons, but our writing lessons as well. Has anyone noticed a drop in our students grades when it comes to the written critique? (Pause and wait for response after each question) Has anyone ever thought of ways to bring those grades up? Has anyone used a form of technology in their classroom? What form did you use and why? Has anyone ever heard of Edmodo? What is Edmodo?
The interactive elements on this slide will be navigation buttons (forward, back, refresh).

5. Content Slide #2 So What is Edmodo?
Social media platform often described as a Facebook for schools.
An educational application designed by educators and used by many.
Collaboration occurs with teacher, students, and parents in a closed environment.
You can monitor student interaction.
Teachers can post assignments, assessments, videos, files and lessons.
Parents can create a parent account to connect with their child’s groups.
It’s FREE
To be said:
Now that we have brainstormed ideas of raising the critique grades, sharing technology used in our classrooms, and talking about what Edmodo may be, let’s pinpoint the importance of Edmodo and what are it’s features. (Read the slide)
The interactive elements on this slide will be navigation buttons (forward, back, refresh).

6. Content Slide #3 Learning Objectives
Learners will be able to create an Edmodo account.
Learners will be able to follow along in their computers during the instruction for better understanding.
Learners will be able to personalize their account.
Learners will be able to design a mock assignment and add classroom.
Learners will be able to evaluate their works and instructor with answering questionnaire.
To be said:
During this training, you will be able to create an Edmodo account, personalize your account in a professional manner, create an assignment , add your classroom, and assess your learning in the end. You will be provided with an Edmodo guide if you want to utilize this domain for other assignments, which will help you navigate through the online forum.
The interactive elements on this slide will be navigation buttons (forward, back, refresh).

7. Students can view their grades at anytime.
Content Slide #4
Why Edmodo for the Arts?
Students can view their grades at anytime.
Teachers can get instant feedback in the domain.
Students can view assignments.
Students can post a question , picture, or an assignment and their peers can provide feedback.
To be said:
So, why is Edmodo great for crtiques? Let’s say we do focus on “writing” for our district, but want to have a little more fun with the critique, grab the attention of our students, and use something familiar that relates to their life, like technology. We can focus our attention on a “selfie”. Every student knows what a “selfie” is! If we have our students write the critique and then do an additional “fun” assignment that allows them to be creative, it may bring the grades up for our critiques. For this particular assignment, students will be critiquing a famous piece of artwork. After, they would have to recreate that famous piece into a “selfie.” I know the ideal “selfie” is a picture of yourself, but this can include anyone! For instance, if we were to critique “The Last Supper,” students can take a photo of their family eating at dinner, having their family members pose, while mimicking “The Last Supper.” The great with this domain when posting an assignment is…(Read bullets).
The interactive elements on this slide will be navigation buttons (forward, back, refresh).

8. Content Slide #5 The “Selfie”
The “selfie” assignment allows students to be creative.
The written critique helps them to brainstorm ideas.
Edmodo helps students to display their creativity.
On Edmodo, other students and teacher can give constructive criticism .
Students HAVE to respond to at least three other students “selfie.”
To be said:
By writing the critique, students can get a better understanding of the artist, the movement, and the reason for the piece, which can help them in deciding their approach with their “selfie.” The example provided is a wonderful idea. She mimicked the exact style of the art piece, but if she wanted to, this person could modernized it. For instance, maybe a bandana instead, hoops earrings, or a different background. When the student creates their “selfie,” they are to post it into the Edmodo domain their teacher has provided for them, respond to three of their peers “selfies,” and view their feedback at anytime.
The interactive elements on this slide will be navigation buttons (forward, back, refresh).

9. Content Slide #6 Let’s Get Started! Go to http://susd.edmodo.com
Click “I’m A Teacher”
Complete “Teacher Sign Up Form”
Create Username
Use school address
To be said:
Before we integrate this assignment into our critique unit we first have to create an account, personalize your profile, and be able to add your classroom. Go to Click on “I’m A Teacher.” Complete the “Teacher Sign Up Form.” When it tells you to input an address, be sure to use your school .
The interactive elements on this slide will be navigation buttons (forward, back, refresh).

10. Let’s Get Started! (cont’d)
Content Slide #6.1
Let’s Get Started! (cont’d)
Give yourself a title (Mr., Mrs., Ms., etc.)
Enter your first name
Enter your last name
Click on “Sign Up”
Once your sign-up form is done, click on “I’m a Teacher” again in the Edmodo domain—log in! Let’s go!
To be said:
Let’s continue and give yourself a title. Enter your first and last name. Click “Sign Up.” Once your sign-up form is completed, click on “I’m a Teacher” again and log in! We are ready to get started!
The interactive elements on this slide will be navigation buttons (forward, back, refresh).

11. Personalize Your Profile
Content Slide #7
Personalize Your Profile
Click on “Profile”
Edit your “About”
To be said:
Now that you have signed up it is time to personalize your profile. Click on “Profile” on the top right. Then, click and edit your “About.” Here you can include a small bio of yourself. Include where you work, what you teach, etc.
The interactive elements on this slide will be navigation buttons (forward, back, refresh).

12. Personalize Your Profile (cont’d)
Content Slide #7.1
Personalize Your Profile (cont’d)
You can add previous schools you have worked at.
You can connect with other Edmodo users in your district.
You can browse/join communities and connect with other Edmodo members across the world.
To be said:
Next step it to add previous schools you may have worked at. You can search and connect with other Edmodo users not only in your district, but across the world. Join communities! See who is out there.
The interactive elements on this slide will be navigation buttons (forward, back, refresh).

13. Personalize Your Profile (cont’d)
Content Slide #7.2
Personalize Your Profile (cont’d)
Edit your account settings.
Click on “Settings”.
You can upload a photo of yourself or use Edmodo’s clipart.
You can set up notifications through or text.
You can change/update personal information.
You can set up Privacy restrictions.
To be said:
Now we can upload an image of yourself or use the clip art that Edmodo provides. Go to “Account” and click on “Settings.” While you are in the “Settings,” you can set up how you would like to get notifications. Notifications can be students posting on the domain, responding, etc. You can either receive notification through or text. Whenever you feel the need to, you can always change your password or username by revisiting the “Settings.” Also, you can set privacy restrictions by only having your students visible to the selected classroom. You can also block users if needed.
The interactive elements on this slide will be navigation buttons (forward, back, refresh).

14. Get Your Students Connected!
Content Slide #8
Get Your Students Connected!
Create a “Group”
In “Group” on left sidebar, click “Create.”
Enter/select group information—make it descriptive (name, subject, class period)
When a group is generated, you will be given a code. Code is given to the students of that particular group.
To be said:
Now let’s get your classroom started. We will create a mock assignment to get you familiar with the tool bars. Located on the left sidebar below your profile picture, click “Group” and go into “Create.” It will give you the option to enter your group information. Here you can give your name, the subject, class period, etc. Once you have created a group, you will be given a code. The code that you are given is the code you give to that particular classroom or group! So when they log into Edmodo they use that code to enter into the group for the classroom. Do not lose that code!
The interactive elements on this slide will be navigation buttons (forward, back, refresh).

15. Get Your Students Connected! (cont’d)
Content Slide #8.1
Get Your Students Connected! (cont’d)
Easy to find your groups that you have created.
Create a welcome message for your groups.
Establish rules and expectations.
Reset/Lock Group Code
To be said:
It is easy to find your group, just by clicking the Group link on the left sidebar. I suggest you create a warming welcome page to relieve possible stress with your students. Be sure to write rules and expectations in this message as well. A great feature for Edmodo is when ALL of your students join the group, you can lock the group code so that no other students can join. You can do this by selecting the drop down arrow next to the group code and click “lock” option. It can easily be unlocked as well. If you wish to change the group code, you can select the drop down arrow next to the group code and click “reset”. A new 6 digit code will be created.
The interactive elements on this slide will be navigation buttons (forward, back, refresh).

16. Choose type of posting you wish to post Type your post in the box
Content Slide #9
How to Post
Choose type of posting you wish to post
Type your post in the box
Attach files, websites, videos.
You can type name of student, teacher, or group(s) into the “Send to” box.
To be said:
Last step in this training is to learn how to post. As a teacher, you need to be able to post assignments, videos, or attach files to particular group(s) or student(s). It is a very easy task to do. First, locate the post box which is to the right of your profile picture. You can choose to post a note, an alert, an assignment, quiz or poll by clicking on the links. For notes and assignments, you can attach files and links from the computer or Edmodo library. NOTE! Any files or links you post will automatically go into your library, so be sure to provide a title or description when posting.
The interactive elements on this slide will be navigation buttons (forward, back, refresh).

17. How can we generally utilize it in our classrooms?
Content Slide #10
Basics
Review
What is Edmodo?
How can we generally utilize it in our classrooms?
To be said:
Now that we have reached the near end of our training course, I want to take the time to review what we have done. I know I only went over the basics to get your started with your classroom, but a guide created by the Edmodo site will help you in other tasks you wish to take on. What have we gone over in this training? (wait for responses) What is Edmodo and what special features does it have? (wait for responses) How can we post an assignment? (wait for responses) Do you think you will use this educational online tool for your classroom? (wait for responses)
The interactive elements on this slide will be navigation buttons (forward, back, refresh).

18. Assessment (Quiz) Slide #11
Creating A Mock Assignment
Create an assignment.
Post an image, video, or an attachment.
Screen Shot or Print Screen to send to instructor for evaluation and feedback.
<Question text goes here>
Positive feedback: Great job! It seems to me you have followed the training well and your next step will be to incorporate this form of technology into your curriculum. Good luck!
Negative feedback: It seems to me you have had trouble. Please review the manual and any notes you have taken to help you through this task.
The form of assessment would be a screen shot or print screen sent to instructors . When sent, it will be evaluated and sent back with feedback.

19. Assessment (Survey) Slide #12
Survey Monkey
A survey has been created to get feedback from the training.
Survey Monkey was used to create this survey.
How user friendly is Edmodo interface?
How easy was it to install Edmodo?
How well organized was the instructor?
How likely is it that you would recommend Edmodo to a friend or colleague?
How well-organized was the training?
How would you describe Edmodo?
No feedback from instructor. The responses from the learners will be viewed for personal use only.
The survey is on Survey Monkey. The link will be sent to all learners and results will be anonymous.

20. Assessment (Survey) Slide #12.2
Survey Monkey (visual)

21. EDMODO TRAINING FOR THE ARTS
References
AU ED TECH. Technology. Culture. Learning. Retrieved from
Edmodo. The Edmodo Teacher Guide. Retrieved from o_Teacher_Guide.pdf
Survey Monkey. Retrieved from