Design Experiment 2

Edmond

I had never played with Edmodo before but I have heard many educators talk about it. Edmodo looks to have many great user-friendly qualities. It seems easy enough for older elementary students to use as well.

As an educator I like that it is accessible form any computer and uses Google Drive storage. Edmodo allows the educator to set their url so that it is easily remembered as well. I also like that it requires a passcode for students to login to become a part of the class. With Edmodo you are able to post notes, assignments, give quizzes, and even take polls. One of my favorite features is the ‘Small Groups’ feature. I like this feature because we do not teach to a “one size fits all” student. With this feature you can assign members to the group that “fits” them and allow them to work on their level.  This allows for differentiated instruction online, meeting each student’s individual needs.

Google Classroom

 I do not have access to this but I find it interesting. I have watched a few YouTube videos on Google Classroom and after playing with Edmodo, I was not impressed with this course management system. It too has access to Google Drive which is a big plus for anyone utilizing it. It is accessible from any computer so there would be no excuses from either the student or educator. Educators can stream assignments and announcements and decide which class is capable of viewing which assignment. What I liked best about this CMS is that the students could create a Google Doc with just a few clicks and then submit their document to the teacher and their assignment was ready to be graded. As soon as the teacher grades their assignment, it is sent right back and the student is able to see the grade. Students immediately know the skills they are lacking and are able to correct and/or seek additional assistance in that area. Google Classroom looks to be a way of utilizing discovery learning.