Tool 3 - Edmodo

Tool 3 - Edmodo

Edmodo is basically a social networking tool and classroom management.  Educators can collaborate with other teachers and students.  Homework can be accessed and assessed, post notices, or even grades.  Communication & feedback is also available.  I would use this on a daily basis.  Students could come into class, log in, and access the folder for the day.  The folder would include directions for the day.  Students are working at their pace and teacher is the facilitator.

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Curriculum Connection	Communication tool allows students to demonstrate their understanding of curriculum goals i.e. writing for an audience.	Communication tool allows students to demonstrate partial understanding of curriculum goals.	Communication tool does not allow students to demonstrate their understanding of curriculum goals.
User Friendly	Communication tool is easy to navigate and efficient.	Communication tool is somewhat easy to navigate and somewhat efficient.	Communication tool is difficult to navigate and is inefficient.
Feedback	Communication tool provides, immediate, constant, and reliable feedback.	Communication tool provides limited feedback.	Communication tool does not provide feedback.
Differentiation	Communication tool provides differentiation for students of all abilities.	Communication tool provides limited differentiation.	Communication tool does not provide differentiation.
Visual appearance	Communication tool is visually appealing.	Communication tool is somewhat visually appealing.	Communication tool is not visually appealing.
Format (i.e. character count, images, video)	Communication tool provides a format that allows for student engagement and appropriate communication specific to the task or goal.	Communication tool provides limited student engagement and limited communication specific to task or goal.	Communication tool does not provide a format that allows for student engagement or appropriate communication specific to the task or goal.

Score 17/18

This is one of three tools that I am trying to decide on using in my class next year.