Online Teacher Training Instructional Plan:

Edmodo 101 for Blended Learning Classrooms

Esther Garrison
Purdue University
EDCI-564
July 2015

Topic: This course/training will teach educators the basics of creating

and using Edmodo as their learning management system (LMS). This
course is designed for teachers new to tech integration in their
classrooms as well as teachers working for a school that uses a 1:1
technology program or bring-your-own-device program.
Target Population: This training will be for teachers new to the 1:1
program or new to developing an LMS for their classroom. Learners
should have experience using technology and following prompts in
order to learn a skill. The grouping for this training will be individual.
Although, there will be a peer-assessment at the end.
Curriculum links: This training fits in nicely with new teacher
orientation within 1:1 school corporations. Or as professional
development for a district beginning the 1:1 process. Many teachers
come into integrated tech classrooms without the basic foundation for
a good blended learning classroom- a solid learning management
system such as Edmodo. Once an Edmodo class is established there
will be more training opportunities that delve deeper into Edmodo
potential use.
Objectives:
1. Setting up an Edmodo account: After viewing the instructions, utilize
the on-screen icons and navigate to the appropriate one to create an
account for Edmodo.
2. Digital classroom set-up: After viewing the instructions, utilize the
add digital classroom tab to create at least one Edmodo class.
i. Each class period must be added by the time school resumes.
3. Uploading files into Edmodo: After viewing the instructions, utilize
the add file tab icon and add three separate files to the library.
4. Creating a digital assignment: After viewing the instructions, utilize
the assignment tab on your Edmodo class homepage and create an
assignment that includes both a link and a file.
5. Creating a digital quiz: After viewing the instructions, utilize the quiz
tab on your Edmodo class homepage and create a 10-question quiz
that includes each question type available.
Standards: The following are district technology standards that the
training will address:

1. Teachers will develop and maintain a working learning

management system in their classroom.
2. Teachers will pursue professional development opportunities that
further their knowledge and skills in classroom tech integration.
Materials/Time: In order to complete this course, learners will need a
laptop and internet access. The timeframe for this training would be 10
weeks. Teaachers will have the ability to complete the coursework over
their summer break, which spans 10 weeks. The training itself should
only take 3-5 days, working at 2-hour intervals. Teachers are required
to complete the training by the first teacher day of the school year.
Scope and sequence: Teachers will work through each objective in
order as they learn to set up their Edmodo account and add to it.
1. Setting up an Edmodo account: This page offers screenshots and
text instruction to help teacher set up their accounts.
2. Digital classroom set-up: Teachers will be given more screenshots
and instructional text describing how to create a class/group on
Edmodo. They will need to provide a screenshot of their first classroom
to show that they completed this objective.
3. Uploading files into Edmodo: Here teachers will be able to access an
instructional video I created and posted to YouTube. They are
encouraged to review the video as many times as needed, and also
encouraged to work on their Edmodo materials while watching the
video in a separate tab. Participants are required to upload two file and
one link in their libraries. This is will be assessed by a peer at the end
of the training.
4. Creating a digital assignment: Instructions are provided using
screenshots and text. Teachers are required to create at least one
assignment on their classroom page. This objective will be evaluated at
the end of the course by a peer.
5. Creating a digital quiz: Lastly teachers are guided in crating a digital
quiz. They are required to create a 10-question quiz that includes T/F,
multiple choice, short answer, and matching questions. This objective
will be evaluated at the end of the course by a peer.

Supplementary materials: Within the training teachers have access to

an instructional video, peer-review Google survey, and a Google survey
for the instructional evaluation. They are also provided with additional
links of resources they can add to their digital tool box as they embark
on their tech integration journey.
Evaluation of learners: At the end of the course (beginning of the
school year) participants will have to conduct a peer-review. There is a
Google survey that the teachers must fill out as they evaluate a fellow
teacher. In order to do the participants must become members of each
others classrooms. This way they can access all the files in the library
as well as any assignments or quizzes assigned. Then they will follow
the link to the peer-evaluation form where they will assess whether the
objectives were met through teacher performance. Follow the link on
the training site or follow this link to reach the evaluation form.
Evaluation of instruction: In addition to evaluated the participants
understanding and fulfillment of the training, they will each complete a
survey that evaluated the course itself as well as the instructor. This
will be done on a Google survey. Follow the link on the training site or
follow this link to reach the evaluation form.