#edmodochat Archive
Twitter Chats are a great way for you and other educators to collaborate, generate new ideas, and discuss various Edmodo-topics. During Twitter Chats, moderators lead a conversation on Twitter about a specific topic using a pre-determined #hashtag on every tweet, and participants can join in the conversation by responding with that #hashtag.
The amazing Edmodo Support Ambassadors organize a Twitter Chat every first and third Sunday of the month at 8pm Eastern using the hashtag #edmodochat.
Thursday August 18, 2016
Welcome to everyone! and I will be moderating the today. So, please make sure to follow both of us!
Welcome to everyone! and I will be moderating the today. So, please make sure to follow both of us!
For those new to , we will be using the Q1, A1, Q2, A2,… format. Consider using https://t.co/5W9LLSfK4p can help you keep up!
Some common abbr.s are Ss for students & Ts for teachers. ESAs Support Ambassadors ECTs are Edmodo Certified Trainers.
Hi , Sandra in Santa Clara and I spent a lot of time at the beach and golfing. Doing double duty over at tonight!
Hi All! Pam, SpEd Tech Specialist, Charleston, SC.
Hello, ! Vanita Vance, ESA & ECT from College Station, TX! Getting ready for school to start Monday!
Good luck! I'm sure you'll get some ideas tonight.
Hello . Sheryl from Miami, Florida ESOL grades 9-12
Please introduce yourselves, where you’re from, how many years in Edu & your role. Don't forget to use with your tweets!
Shameless plug - if you got an invite to ESA roundtable, please sign up!
Hi Pam! Welcome back to !
Hi from Argentina! ESL Teacher , ICT Specialist, ESA , ECT and LLL.
Jodie from KS. Technology Specialist & Edmodo Ambassador
Welcome! Merewyn 6th grade math, Mims, FL. ECTI and ESA
HI Brian from Ga. STEM Coordinator
Hello . Sheryl from Miami, Florida ESOL grades 9-12 Starting my 33 year all in the same district.
- Mariana middle school STEM teacher from San Jose
Checking for both and ! :)
Oh wait.... is in an hour. Whew.
A1 Enhancements to auto send of notes to parents.
Hello, and ! Randy Fairfield here, consultant and Technology/Instruction Coach in Richland, WA.
Sarah Eaton Title 1 Reading Teacher from Virginia!
Wow! How long until you can "retire" or want to?
OH I can't keep up! is now. :)
A1: Yep, me too, I am thrilled about badges! trying to convince to allow group owners to badge! https://t.co/8ku80AWIxe
Hi ! Hope you are having a great start to the year. Congrats on 33! What an inspiration.
Glad to have you on the chat! Thanks for making time for both and .
WOW I am not sure I have stayed anywhere for 33 years! Cngrats!
I love seeing all the familiar faces!
District level PD offerings! Ts everywhere should get excited about this! Thank you !
A1 Not sure if everyone has attach items to replies in posts yet but have been testing this feature for Love it!
A1: Improvements in the parents view and notifications
No, you were right the first - or 2nd time, is now
A1: Badges! And I LOVE being able to add attachments to replies!!
A1 ♥ @ in replies . Missing communities with transition to topics.
I was just put on the admin list so I'll be able to give badges to T's. Can't tell you how excited I am!
A1: sorry been awhile...still new to twitter chats...and trying 2 tonight!
Hello . Paula here from New Orleans. Ss started on yesterday (4th day of school). They are loving it.
I agree, Sheryl - it's a little more cumbersome, but I guess we'll get used to it!
A1: Not loving the Topics though.
A1: Badges for T's! (for admin).
yes very nice to see my buddies from
A1 especially the mini-topics. Admin side was much improved though.
So jelly, Pam! I'm just a campus admin! :(
Yep, still confusing to many of us https://t.co/7DTZZFyAKH
A1 ♥ @ in replies . Missing communities with transition to topics.
Can you screenshot them and make a new one with Google Draw or something?
Hi Paula! Thanks to all of you who made time during this busy time for
Me too. Not confused, just don't think it's as effective.
Exactly. Too many mini-topics to follow; everything is diluted.
A2: How about school admins being able to badge? or even group owners (ttoT bagning) we are not talking microcredentialing here
Yeah - we are looking at ways to make Topics more effective and relevant... would love your ideas https://t.co/cuq432DHIT
Me too. Not confused, just don't think it's as effective.
Unfortunately its because noone else is using it at district level. Classroom has taken over.
A1 Insights in administration, enhanced replies and topics.
I'll message you some on .
Q2: ICYMI What questions do you still have about new features? (we will share these with edmodo)
I've spoken with my Sup, now tagged in a post. Hoping the video that I shared hits home!
A2: When will generic admin posting return to ? Very important for large districts.
A2: Could school admins & ECT's give T badges? That would be awesome!
https://t.co/WMG9pL9Zpf
Q2: ICYMI What questions do you still have about new features? (we will share these with edmodo)
A2: Would love that feature! Maybe I could get my teachers excited. Wish they felt the like I do.
A2: When will Snapshot Apps (now in spotlight) become more user friendly?
A2 Badges are important to mark achievement and completion at any level.
I'm starting it with our SpEd dept. I'm hoping more voices will show the value.
A2: I miss being able to see group feeds in Admin portal, old admin had it. I can't join every group! https://t.co/jgV0kesPSK
Q2: ICYMI What questions do you still have about new features? (we will share these with edmodo)
A2: Apps - when will the transition be complete so that we can again assign them to groups. Workflow in disarray until fixed :(
A2 I would love to see some more gamification on
A2: Not really Q's, just need time to play!
A2 W/apps in Spotlight what is being done to make it user friendly?
A3 To start, we go thru lessons to set expectations
A lot of mine come to me already knowing about but I tell them right away they need to get on!
https://t.co/1UCCXBko57
Snapshot Apps - as in resources to attach after a Snapshot has been taken? Woo Hoo, I need to learn more.
A3 no time wasted at copy machine. Expectations, syllabus, parent letter class Digital signatures are OK
WOW Lots about app store! Will be sure to carry that message back, tho I know they've heard it!
A3: First show view from archived group, video and "edmodo hunt"
I think this feature alone could make a case for using rather than some competors or sep. badge sites.
A3: We also use RAMENN. When posting, is it
R - relevant
A - appropriate
M - meaningful
E - edited
NN - nice?necessary?
A3: Most of my Ss were introduced two years ago, missed a year, and now we've started with them providing input with Polls
A3 Edmo-doing the way through features, apps , grades ,badges and the like.
I think may see a reoccurring theme tonight!
A2: When will Apps (now in spotlight) become more user friendly? Sorry typo.
A3 for my 2nd I project whole screen & share how to use while they are on laptops: Model and practice!
I create how to videos and use the help area of edmodo. Ss also help me by creating help videos on Edmodo
Amen! I liked it better before. They don't feel like "apps" anymore. Too many steps.
A3 Some students peer scaffold newbies.
If you have SWD this is a nightmare! Too many distractions
A3: I call it facebook for school.
I was falling behind b/c I was putting banana bread in the oven!
A3: Also, first assignment is a digital citizenship pledge
Me, too - I always describe it to newbies that way!
Do you put them on your website?
Hello friends at ! I just barely got home from school- apologies for being late
A3: We start with lesson about being safe online. Also talk about what is appropriate language when posting.
I made banana pudding w/mine today!
Yummm wish we had smellovision!
A4: Describe what it is & what we use it for - most already know from middle school
A3: My Ss aren’t posting anything yet. Just getting used to logging in and accessing a Google Doc with activities on it to do.
Just got it in, so no smell yet, but the batter tasted good!
A4: I've done a parent night to introduce it to P's. Added MobyMax to the pres.
No worries, thanks for joining in!
A4 We had time set aside at Open House to have parents sign up for & kids got badges for having Ps sign up
I wasn't sure either. That's all I have. ;)
Some...most Ss are substantially deficient. Working hard to grow!
I like to have a Parent night to introduce and share how Edmodo can be used. connect parents, students, admin, and Ts
I start off that way too, Paula. I also don't allow texting language, tons of emojis, exclamation points, etc.
I show parents during our B2school event and leave computers up so they can create an account before they leave.
I love that you can start them (and return if needed) to read only https://t.co/mexjz55B64
A3: My Ss aren’t posting anything yet. Just getting used to logging in and accessing a Google Doc with activities on it to do.
Do you have T's trying to push you toward Google Classroom alone or do you use both?
A4 I explain to them as much as I can when they come to school. Very few use Edmodo, though.
I tie using into my blogging lessons. They learn about quality commenting from the first day.
yes, and now I have posting them to for all parents to see
That sounds great, too! But my family will eat the banana bread rather than the pudding.
Q4: This year I'm determined to get parents involved. Open House is Sat. They will get their account info then! bribe Ss w/badge
A4: In my class, Ss do the introduction of Edmodo to parents during BTS.
Good idea! Could be a good daily reflection tool (exit ticket).
Smart idea- what platform do you use for blogging? I've tried the most common-just wondering if there's others
A4) Intro to parents at open house & send letters home. Here's a student & parent that LOVED it. https://t.co/FGszmLlGmt
A5 Badges are fun as a reward
A5: Badges, Dojo points (or similar), good old fashion candy or choice item.
A5 I offer extra credit to my high school Ss if their parents sign up
A5: Less of an issue for me w/PreAP & AP Ss - their parents are usually pretty involved & in touch.
A5 students will do a lot to get a badge especially if it is a really cool one
Q5: Badges, badges, badges. Ss are ready to start earning them! Parent account badge up for grabs!
It would be cool to start a folder and/or topic for badges we create so other's can use them (T's).
A5 I take the parent code to every parent conference. Sometimes even help parent download app
I like this that was shared on another chat. Deadend v Highway comments. Plan to share with my Ss. https://t.co/yAV4TSYLEj
Tagging for A2 as well https://t.co/G5X6rS2apO
I really dislike the pop up to add Ps phone....not appropriate. For Elem!!!
I have a huge collection of badges if anyone checks my profile, copy if u like.
Love this - great idea to extend conversation!
would like to be able to copy badges to admin account, but can't that is what I was talking about!
A5 Badges, gamification and coding activities to do with the family.
Same, feel free to use any
That's so silly. I know a lot are going that way because of allergies.
Ss are given badges for having parents sign up , Ss also are given stickers
That's what I was thinking about doing too but not that familiar- just heard a lot of positive :)
Biggest hurdle at beginning of year is getting Ss to logout. We share devices.
Giving stickers too is a great idea! Thanks Brian! Good to see you by the way :)
Yes, sharing can be a challenge. No matter what platform.
I’ve been attending lots of PD in you PJs webinars. I’m so excited to start.
I haven't used it yet. I'm not even sure what it does.
Check it out! sold me on it!
A6 LOVE LOVE Send later! All my first day posts are already scheduled!
A5) Call me crazy, but I took the onus and would send an e-mail home to every single parent to get them to connect on
A6: Definitely send later - love being able to schedule posts!!
Maybe I'll have to lean on you while I learn :) Probably need to make time for some webinars too
this does save tons of time
A6 Always, scheduled posts! I schedule a birthday greeting for each student's special date! They think I am a genius!
schedule post is of my favorites. quiz feature is great also
Our gradebook program- eSchool- lets us choose whole classes of parents at a time to send a bulk email
https://t.co/APmoexxsrz
A5) Call me crazy, but I took the onus and would send an e-mail home to every single parent to get them to connect on
Q6: Ss Profiles! Ss have learned about Learning Styles. Filled out their profiles and I can learn about them there.
So if you wanted to do digital notebooks, would that work?
Yes- scheduling posts is awesome- Don't forget to schedule birthday wishes WAs that idea back in the day?
A6 new grades, Google and Office integration, scaffolding with timely feedback, Spotlight curated products.
Yes, my Ss love review quizzes before tests - I schedule them to be released after school
That's awesome Randy! Did everyone sign up?
A6: Share quizzes, schedule posts, editing old assignments, all the open in other app options! https://t.co/9lgbxQHmuL
Gotta run! Networking tonight at a and presenting on and integration tomorrow! Wish me luck!
Good idea Paula! I can do that! :) Maybe a little at a time during lunch break
Great! I'll check it out. We have mostly Chromebooks. Will it work on them?
Yes, creating folders helps keep “stream” organized.
Yes, works on all devices.
YES! YES! YES! and how 'bout the progress bar towards a goal that was promised about 5 years ago?
A7 I have parents use tech tools on BTS night just like my Ss do in during class and that includes
A5: Host a Parent Edmodo Night. Have Ss show Ps how to signup.
A8 We need to have a B2School challenge in the HUB for updated ideas
Consider it done! Spotlight or just share ideas? https://t.co/8BYEhV5FiJ
A8 We need to have a B2School challenge in the HUB for updated ideas
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https://t.co/7dghmybm5C
YES! YES! YES! and how 'bout the progress bar towards a goal that was promised about 5 years ago?
A5: Have an Parent sign up competition within school/ district. Greatest percentage wins a pizza party.
A7: Asking S's what they want class to look, sound & feel like. Make shared vision based on answers. Poll vote on final vision.
There already is one!
Either would be great!
A5: Send out notifications to sign up for .
Yeah, but when I looked later I couldn't find it!
As long as a Google App is available...may need to check this out with our team!
Gaming has gained a LOT of momentum but needs to keep up to help people adding it to classes
Q8: What questions do you still have about new features? (we will share these with edmodo)
A8: Makeup work, missed lecture notes, quizzes, etc., can only be found there
A5 I have a social scene group where Ss earn their way in and can have off topic non-ed discussions
Q8: Everything we do goes on Edmodo. I even have Ss take pics of notebooks and post them up!
A8 I have a social scene group where Ss earn their way in and can have off topic non-ed discussions
A8 Badges! Small groups. Hidden "easter eggs' Keep it fun and somewhat unexpected. They aslo seem to love Snapshot!
A8 I create groups that Ss have to ask to join. I call them challenge groups & it has higher thinking activities Ss love them
I know there was one earlier - don't think I did it, but it wasn't anywhere to be found!
A8: Upload everything they need into . It becomes their “one stop shop”. No missing books, papers, due dates.
What? Man, I was planning on using it this year. Now I'll have to learn something new.
A8: Snapshots - we use these to before, during, and after to measure mastery of the standards and help Ss build their learning.
We ALL love badges BUT there needs to be a way to organize them...broken record I know
Another one for A2 :) https://t.co/eBYHtvGRCG
We ALL love badges BUT there needs to be a way to organize them...broken record I know
Yes, keep it consistent but not predictable!
Q2: What questions do you still have about new features? (we will share these with edmodo)
A8 I post & pin notes with links to tasks, apps and interactives.
Let's go for gold and get the animated badges back. kids love those!
I did the one about icebreakers, but I know there was one to share ideas
We know :) Our wish list is long! Nice to have an advocate
Let's revamp animated badges in a challenge which may lead to a creative collection with student participation.
https://t.co/XM76tf9y7J
Getting the point across that is central and not peripheral is important. And it's not just for social studies Ts !
Gotta run, time to get kids in bed. Going back to school hasn't been easy. ;)
So long, - until the next time!
Thanks organizers , moderators and participants !
Can't wait to see how new features impact Ss growth! Thanks for great conversation!
