For 21st Century learners, communication and collaboration are key skills in collecting and sharing information. There are so many digital tools that support such skills that it is daunting for teachers to select the appropriate tools to use in the classroom. Some schools support institution-wide Learning Management Systems, while others allow teachers to select a web-presence that they are comfortable with.
There are several free options on the Web that you may want to consider to foster communication and collaboration between school and home. Edmodo is one of the easiest to set-up and use. Students will be quickly drawn to Edmodo's "news feed" approach to communication as it looks remarkably similar to Facebook. Teachers will appreciate the built-in safety features Edmodo provides as student-to-student communication is public--students can only communicate to the whole group or to the teacher directly. Edmodo also provides information for parents to log in to view their child's progress. Further, Edmodo offers so much more that a communication forum. Teachers can share content in the form of documents, videos, and links; they can set up assessments in the form of quizzes, polls, and written assignments; links to websites can be easily embedded and shared; and the Help section is very thorough! Please take a moment to read the guides and view the videos below to learn how to set up an Edmodo Teacher account.
There's an App for That: Edmodo App for iOS Devices
Award-winning Edmodo for iPod touch, iPhone, and iPad makes it easy for teachers and students to stay connected and share information. Use your iOS device to send notes, submit assignments, post replies, and check messages and upcoming events while away from the classroom. Teachers can post last-minute alerts to their students, keep tabs on recent assignment submissions, and grade assignments. Students can view and turn in assignments and check their latest grades. Class discussions can be conducted securely, both during and outside of school hours.
Edmodo: A Guide to Explain it All by Patrick Cauley, itbabble.com
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