One of my new favorite websites is Edmodo (www.edmodo.com). I have been using Edmodo during Language Arts. My students use Edmodo to answer Essential Questions and respond to questions I pose for both Guided Reading and Shared Reading/Read Alouds. They respond not only to me, but they also read and respond to each other. They enjoy using Edmodo. Their faces light up every time I tell them they will be doing something on Edmodo.
I am lucky that my school has a netbook cart fro each grade level for grades 1-5. We also have about 40 iPod touches for use in the school. My students are able to use Netbooks and iPod Touches to access Edmodo.
I am able to look at their responses to see if they understand a concept. It's a great way to formatively assess my classes. Educational Social Networking, wow!
I am lucky that my school has a netbook cart fro each grade level for grades 1-5. We also have about 40 iPod touches for use in the school. My students are able to use Netbooks and iPod Touches to access Edmodo.
I am able to look at their responses to see if they understand a concept. It's a great way to formatively assess my classes. Educational Social Networking, wow!