Edmodo in 5th Grade

Yesterday, Caraway's fifth grade team met with Mrs. Barnard, our instructional technology specialist, for their team's tech training. They previewed many online resources provided by the district's RRISD Online Resource Live Binder.  The team also addressed new Technology Applications TEKS through the district's "Just In Time" powerpoint to get new ideas for embedding technology into their curriculum.  Paper Slides, using our document camera's video feature, was demonstrated to them.
Mrs. Barnard also introduced them to Edmodo, a safe social network to collaborate with their team and students, providing students with assignments and easy access to their homework through a digital backpack.
Mrs. Marshall went immediately back to her class and had her students sign up on her Class Group.  She had a fun assignment and a survey to take a poll waiting for them once they entered. The students were thrilled.  Here are some of their comments:

" It's a way for kids to talk with each other when they are apart."

" It's like Facebook but for younger kids but safer."

"It's a good way to give kids work when they are bored."

"It's so cool!!!"