dvms 21st century learning
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DUNLAP VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOLMS. RADA, MR. MONTEMAYER, MR. ALLISON, MRS. JOYCE, AND LEON WANG (8TH GRADE STUDENT)
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STRATEGIC PLAN – GOAL #3Students at Dunlap Valley Middle School will develop appropriate 21st Century technology skills as measured by annual student participation data. Rationale for this Goal
• From District Strategic Plan– Vision Statement – Goal 1: To continuously improve student growth and
achievement
• How technology – Appeals to students – Increases student motivation– Develops 21st Century skills– Presents cross curriculum opportunities
TURNING CLASSROOMS INTO COMMUNITIES
Offers a real-time platform for classrooms to : Connect Collaborate Exchange ideas Share content,
homework, grades, and school notices.
It’s free and in the cloud!
Video from http://about.edmodo.com
7TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES COMMUNITY
Engage with students Connect with your peers
Share and store content Track and measure success
DVMS USAGE STATISTICS
November 2011:
January 2012:
EDMODO IN 8TH GRADE MATH CLASSESMr. John Allison
Leon Wang, 8th Grade Student
BENEFITS OF USING SMART RESPONSE Immediate feedback to teacher and students Increased student engagement Allows for anonymity that eases student anxiety Easy analysis of student understanding and progress Can be used for formative and summative assessments Instantly saves students’ results Easy and enjoyable to use