Need for Personal Learning Networks in the 21st Century
Presented by: Pir Suhail A. Sarhandi
Who
are
we?
Our Challenges ?
Why Learning Network?
• Numerous challenges for policy makers and educators
• Growing demand and expectations of the learners
• Changing student and teacher roles
• Common use of new technologies• Technology dependent curriculum
• Enhanced student involvement
Synchronousor
Asynchronous Learning ?
Blended Learning Approaches
• Personal Learning Network (PLN)
• web-based educational tool
• provides a secure learning platform for learners and educators
•connects teachers and students both inside and outside the classroom.
Why EDMODO?• Learner-centred
• Collaborative learning• Sharing resources• Learning anytime, anywhere• User-friendly
Features of EDMODO• Free• Privacy• Used in any subject• Assign and explain online• Attach links, media or files• Organize content in EDMODO permanently • Create polls and quizzes• Grade online with rubrics• Grade book / Progress Report• Calendar / Planner• Library• Threaded discussions- prepare for online
learning!• Parental access
Security Features• Managed and controlled by the teacher • Need an access code to join the class. • Students can only communicate to the whole
class or to the teacher.• Anonymous posting is not possible. • Teachers can delete posts. • Available as a website, an app, on twitter or
a blog.
How do I start? • Create a teacher account. • Create your class group. • Provide guidelines to the class about the
purpose of the EDMODO group and expectations of how students will use EDMODO.
• Start off small – there are many features and ways to use EDMODO.
Let’s start !
http://www.edmodo.com