Corinasummerfelt OLTD 506 Resource Package Submission

Edmodo Resource Package By Corina Summerfelt Date: October 2014
Created for Vancouver Island University Faculty of Education Course: OLTD 506 Fall 2014 1

RESOURCE PACKAGE TABLE OF CONTENTS
Tool, Context, & Activity Ideas ........................................................................................................2
Tool & Policy Alignment(s) ..............................................................................................................3
Permission Slip ...............................................................................................................................5
Elective Addition: Essentials for instruction ................................................................................... 10


Tool, Context, & Activity Ideas
These tools are currently being used in a French Second language classroom but the activities described
below could be easily adapted to fit any subject.

TOOL Name: Edmodo
TOOL URL https://www.edmodo.com/
Contributor: Corina Summerfelt
Grade Level: 9-12
Class/Course/Subject: French as a Second Language
Activity Idea 1:
Using the small groups feature to create choice for students according to
different levels of interest/ability for reading/comments: Edmodo has a
feature that allows the teacher to enrol the students into smaller groups
within each class. The smaller groups are closed to the members that are
enrolled. I often have students working at different levels of ability in every
class. According to the new French curriculum, we are supposed to be
evaluating students on their abilities within their language level as opposed
to specific grade level requirement. The levels are based on the Common
European Framework Reference (CEFR). Once I determine a students ability
(A1, A2 etc...) I can use the small group feature to assign them recommended
readings/assignment for their level. Equally, if they are interested in doing
more, I could enrol them in a higher group. Within this group they could
watch videos, respond to readings, and create discussion with a group that is
more tailored to their individual level.
Activity Idea 2:
Using the assignment turn-in feature to create weekly journal reflection:
Edmodo has two features that are very handy. First I can create an
assignment that may be turned in online. Since I can view this very quickly
and see who has handed it in or not, I find the tool very successful for a
weekly guided reflection activity. In this activity I ask students to set a goal,
comment on their previous goal and speak to their progress/frustrations,
provide some concrete examples to demonstrate their learning. This is also
the place where they can ask me questions. The second feature allows me to
release the assignment at a date/time that I can pre-set. This way, I am able
to set up the weekly reflection activity for the entire course at the beginning.
I can comment, reply, and see where students are at a glance.
Activity Idea 3:
Using the poll class feature to do quick student assessment: After specific
lessons I like to use the poll feature to check in with students to see where
they are in terms of learning. The poll feature is anonymous and allows the
students to weigh in on learning without feeling self-conscious of what
others will think. The students can also reply to the poll with more specific
comments/questions that others can see.

For further information, contact the contributor at corinasummerfelt@gmail.com
Tool & Policy Alignment(s)

TOOL

Edmodo
RESOURCE POLICY
ALIGNMENT:
SD 22, Vernon, British Columbia
Relevant Policy 1:

DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY AND NETWORKED INFORMATION

Policy 1 URL:

http://www.sd22.bc.ca/About/forms/Documents/REG_3-16-0.pdf
Policy 1 Key
Considerations:
sensitive information must not be transmitted via or exposed
to Internet access without taking appropriate measures to
ensure data remains confidential
students need to be informed of their rights and
responsibilities in regard to Internet usage
parental written consent is required when accessing the
internet but also by individual teachers, especially when
planning to upload student information that might in any way
identify the students identity
use of student personal devices is governed by individual
school codes of conduct
open source or software available under the General Public
License may be used freely as defined under the GPL
Any information presented in on a teacher webpage must be
stored on the district server and is considered to be under
copyright of the district
All electronic communications, including e-mail, are subject to
provisions under the Freedom of Information and Protection
of Privacy Act


NOTES: The sole district policy in SD 22 related to internet usage and access was created when teachers
primarily shared information via a teacher webpage which was stored on the district server. The policy
does not appear to address the current issues of social media. However, with consideration to
informing parents of usage and obtaining their permission the crossover appears evident. Additionally, I
found 1 reference that states that all electronic communication is subject to the provisions addressed
under FoIPPA, so where my district policy falls short, I will refer to FoIPPA. I also consulted my schools
code of conduct regarding the use of personal devices as directed in the policy.

Relevant Policy 2:

CLARENCE FULTON SECONDARY SCHOOL
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

Policy 2 URL:

http://www.sd22.bc.ca/school/fulton/students/Documents/Code_of_Cond
uct_Spring_2013.pdf

Policy 2 Key
Considerations
Acceptable use:
having cell phones turned on at teacher discretion only. In cases
where exceptions may be needed to class expectations, ask
permission from teachers or the administration. While using cell
phones in the school building or on school campus, apply
appropriate manners respecting surrounding people
Unacceptable use:
inappropriate use of the internet. School District 22 Policy No.
Reg 8.10.0 states; (SD22Net)
access is a privilege not a right, and is made available only so
long as the account holder abides
by certain rules which are important for the proper use of the
SD22Net system. These rules are
listed in theSD22Net Acceptable Use Policy.
inappropriate behaviour on any technology-based activities
occurring inside or outside our school
that negatively impacts at school on students and/or staff. This
includes cyber hate messaging
and websites created in the students home or other settings;


Permission Slip
Informed Consent Permission Slip for online use in Madame Summerfelts French classes.
Dear parent/guardian,
As part of the French as a Second Language courses at Fulton, your child will be participating in an online
independent study program. The aim of this program is to help students progress in the target language
at an individual pace that is appropriate for his/her level of understanding.
I feel that participating in this program will support your childs unique educational goals. The
independent language study program that I have developed will attempt to provide each student a
chance to learn and reflect in a manner that allows for immediate feedback and resources appropriate
to the skills and knowledge required by your childs personal learning needs.
As a BC teacher, I am subject to the BC Freedom and Information and Protection of Privacy Act. In
accordance with this Act, I must at all times protect the privacy of students under my care. Under this
Act I cannot use personal and identifiable information of a student (e.g., first name, last name, school,
grade, teacher, class etc.,), including student work, without the written consent of the students parent
or guardian. I am aware that some parents/guardians may not be comfortable publishing their childs
content online.
This letter of informed consent is mainly to ask your permission for your child to set up a private account
on Edmodo allowing students to access and post to information provided, and upload non-personal
assignments. The letter further outlines all of the online web 2.0 tools, including Duolingo that I will be
using as part of the independent study program. Please review the tools to see how they will help your
childs learning in French this semester. In each case, if you should not wish for your child to participate,
you may refuse consent and an alternative will be provided with no adverse effects to your childs
grades.
Name and Use of Web 2.0 Tool:
EDMODO: https://www.edmodo.com
As a place for students to communicate and see what is happening in our program, we will be using
Edmodo as central hub for communications. Edmodo allows for the teacher to post assignments, due
dates, and for students to ask immediate questions and to submit feedback and reflection for
immediate review. Additionally, Edmodo allows students to work collaboratively online in a manner that
allows them to see how others are responding to target language questions but allows the teacher to
monitor content. Students direct message the teacher for information but can only speak to each other
via the class forum. Edmodo is a secure site that is set to private. As an added bonus, students can
provide parents with an access code to any content that he/she may be posting. To join Edmodo the
teacher will provide a group code for students.

Identifiable privacy risks: Edmodo requires users to provide a first and last name to create an account
but I have encouraged students to use a pseudonym or other non-identifiable name for themselves
when joining this group. The signup has the option to add an email but this is not necessary to join the
group. According to Edmodos user agreement and privacy policy, all personal information uploaded will
be collected and stored by edmodo.com by servers currently located in the United States and may be
shared with Edmodos clients. The account is secure but Edmodo does not take responsibility for any
links that the students may access or any power outages that may result in a compromise of security.
Please review the Edmodo terms of service ( https://www.edmodo.com/corporate/terms-of-service and
privacy agreement: https://www.edmodo.com/corporate/privacy-policy for further information.

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Duolingo: https://www.duolingo.com/ To see the full benefits of what Duolingo can do go the site and
take a quick tour. Duolingo is a gamified learning experience that allows students to review and learn
French at their own pace Students have the option of beginning with the basics or taking a test to skip
ahead. The students love Duolingo because they move ahead when they are ready and they have
options to learn skills and vocabulary that they feel is relevant. As a teacher, I have found that the
students reflection after using this program has been thoughtful and has allowed for them to ask for
grammar explanations that are based on their needs as opposed to me directed them to learn grammar
for the needs of a test.
Duolingo allows users to (i) learn or practice a language while they translate content from the Web and
elsewhere, (ii) submit material for translation by other users, and in some cases (iii) submit translated
language courses or new language courses. Users interested in learning or practicing a language are
presented with different types of educational activities; while they perform these activities, they also
generate valuable data such as translations of Web content.
Identifiable privacy risks: Duolingo requires students to register by uploading their username and valid
email address. According to Duolingos user agreement and privacy policy, all personal information
uploaded will be collected and stored by Duolingo in the United States and may be shared with
Duolingos clients only if they [Duolingo] believe it is necessary to the upkeep of the service. According
to Duolingo any work that you submit for translation is property of Duolingo under the terms of
contract.
Please review the Duolingo terms of service: https://www.duolingo.com/terms and privacy agreement:
https://www.duolingo.com/privacy for further information


Quizlet: http://quizlet.com/
Quizlet is a tool that allows for teachers to create and share vocabulary flashcards. Learning French
requires students to memorize between 500-1000 new words in every course level. The more times
students have to interact with the vocabulary, the more likely they are to internalize it. Quizlet has a
variety of tasks that students may use, including games, to review the vocabulary that is specific to our
classes at Fulton. I have created a class list for each of the students and they may view and interact with
the lists without giving information or joining the class. However, the option exists for the students to
create an account and join the class. The advantage would be that the teacher could then review the
students progress and the student could earn trophies of achievement. Joining the class site is optional
at the discretion of the parents.
Identifiable privacy risks:
Quizlet does not collect information about the user unless the user creates an account and agrees to the
terms of service. The information is stored on a server in the United States and is not shared with third
party services unless it pertains to the service and upkeep of the tools. Quizlet does not review the
materials posted to the site and does not take responsibility for any inappropriate content that may be
viewed. The teacher has taken care to review any material posted on the site is appropriate for the
learning needs of the students.
Please review the Quizlets terms of service: http://quizlet.com/tos and privacy agreement:
http://quizlet.com/privacy for further information.

ClassDojo:
ClassDojo is a private behaviour tracking web tool. In the French classroom, the tool is used as a way for
the student to actively track his/her participation in the classroom. The teacher will set up the account
by using the students first name only [unless a parent requests the use of a pseudonym] and no other
information is necessary. If as a parent, you wish you or your child to set up their own account, you may
request and access code and I will issue an invitation. [The creating of an account will require the use fo
an active email address for activation.] The points are earned by the student based on completing in
task activities. Many of these points may be earned during the online independent study time such as
posting to French topics on Edmodo, leveling up language skills in Duolingo or memorizing vocabulary
flashcards on Quizlet.

Identifiable privacy risks:
If a parent or student decided to set up an account via the teacher invitation code, then communication
can happen between both parent/student and teacher. The site is private, but parents with access
codes will be able to view all communications pertaining to the student involved. According to
ClassDojos user agreement and privacy policy, all personal information uploaded will be collected and
stored by edmodo.com by servers currently located in the United States.
Please review the ClassDojos terms of service: https://www.classdojo.com/terms and privacy
agreement: https://www.classdojo.com/privacy for further information.
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The combination of the above tools has allowed me to create a program that I believe contributes to the
learning of your child in a way that addresses his/her unique needs as a student.
You may help your child and protect against unauthorized access to the account and Personal
Information by selecting and protecting a password appropriately and reminding him/her to limit access
to the computer and browser by signing off when finished accessing an account.
You may withdraw your consent at any time. Please fill out and return the tear away section below if
you give permission to have your childs work shared and posted as described. If you have further
questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at csummerfelt@sd22.bc.ca or at the school at
250-545-1348. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Corina Summerfelt
French Teacher, Languages Department Head
Clarence Fulton Secondary

This letter is an adaptation of the example letter found in Julia Hengstlers A K-12 Primer for British
Columbia Teachers Posting Students Work Online (2013)

Consent Statement:
I, _____________________________________, parent or guardian of
______________________________________ agree to the collection, use disclosure and storage o my
childs personal information inside or outside of Canada while using the technology describe above for
the purposes of engaging in the independent study program described above. I am aware of and
understand the identifiable privacy risks as described above and will support the classroom teacher in
minimizing the exposure of my childs and other peoples personal information while my child is using
the technology and review the materials the teacher provides. Please check the box below if you
request that your child use a pseudonym or remain anonymous online for the purposes of this class to
minimize exposure of his/her or other peoples personal information to 3
rd
parties that are not part of
this class or project or who are otherwise not entitled to this information:
By checking the box on the left, I request that my child use a pseudonym or remain
anonymous online.

This consent is valid for the duration of the students participation in the French as a Second Language
program at Clarence Fulton Secondary unless revoked by me in writing and delivered to the teacher.

Parent/Guardian Signature: ____________________________ Date: _________________________


Elective Addition
Tool: Edmodo
Grade Level: 8-12
Class/Course/Subject: French as a Second Language (non-immersion)
Key Assumptions:
Accounts created by students will be private and viewable to
only members of the group
Parents who have been granted access will only be able to view
information and posts made by their child, as well as any posts
made visible to the parents by the teacher
Students will guided to create individual accounts using an
account code and a pseudonym agreed on between teacher and
student
Student new to my classes are unfamiliar with Edmodo but any
returning students will have a working knowledge of how the site
functions.
Edmodo has the ability to make available third-party apps but
the use of them would require leaving the umbrella of the end
user agreement. Unless specific permission is gained through the
informed consent, the teacher will not access these third-party
applications
Teacher has an Edmodo account that allows the teacher to
monitor and edit all information submitted by students
Teacher is familiar with using Edmodo as a teacher user,
including how to change passwords and view member
information.
Teacher is familiar with the student user differences that are
available to the student, including how to save and post work
online.
Prior to Use
with Class:
Share a tool backgrounder with parents/caregivers & get
permission slip signed
Create alternate activities for students if permission withheld
Create tool literacy based introduction assignments designed to
teach the students how to use the different functions of the
students
Create a sample student account for use in introduction and
Demo to class
Set up the class site :
o Create small groups (FAQ, Homework/DueDates and
Assignments/Im interested in/Video of the week/
Weekly Reflections
o Post introduction, and first assignment and first weekly
reflection

o Create and Attach necessary handouts to assignment
folder
Use With Class:
Describe Edmodo to classoverview of tool
Show/record a demo of how to create a student account
From demo, discuss what appropriate and inappropriate
uses of Edmodo might look like
Show students how a post can be made visible to the group vs
visible to only the teacher
Review the terms of service for Edmodo with students
Create a netiquette (either as the teacher or as group activity) &
share with students & parents/caregivers
Create a FAQ section for students and parents to refer regarding
common questions and concerns about using the tool
Discuss how inappropriate events or incidents of concern with
the tool should be reported to the teacher and initial response by
student. Discuss potential discipline in case of inappropriate
behaviour (eg: Teacher may report incidents to the principal
which may result in removal from the Edmodo group)
Students will create individual accounts
o Though site allows account creation with email accounts
students will not use email addresses unless given written
permission from parent/guardian
Students must be coached prior to starting sign-
up not to use email address
o Site requests full name but we will use an alias that does
not reveal personal identifying information about the student
& alias will also be username on the site
Must create aliases before beginning account
creation process
Teacher should compile a list of all student
aliases
Go over settings options
o Profile
Profile>Avatar: not using real picture of self for
studentsbut why it may be OK if you do as an
adult (use the accounts avatar creation settings
to create image)
Profile>Tell the world about yourself: what may
be appropriate or not appropriate to share
o Account
Account> How to deactivate account
Account> how to change or retrieve lost
password/username

Once students have joined, add to small groups that oversee
different parts of the class
o FAQ an area for teacher/students to post general questions
about the course
o Homework/Assignments and Due Dates an area for
students to check on due dates and find any
handouts/assignments that are in progress
o Im interested in - an area for students to use as an informal
posting area in the target language (netiquette reminder here)
that is not specifically connected to specific curriculum
o Video of the week- the posting of a weekly cultural video that
students should view and respond to using the target language
o Weekly Reflections an area where the students will turn in a
guided weekly reflection on how they are using the online
independent study time (review personal information policy
here)
Walk students through how to read and respond to posts
o Have students introduce themselves and ask a question to one
other student who has done the same
o Have the students direct message the teacher to ask a
question about the course that can be added later to the FAQ
class section
Walk students through how to access and complete assignments
on Edmodo (review personal information policy here)
o Show students how to filter to find assignments
o Show students how to access the assignment folder to find and
download any documents necessary
o Show students how to save work to either school server
directory or to the Edmodo backpack
o Show students how to upload and turn in an assignment
o Show students how to complete feedback for the assignment
Begin planned Activities
After Class Activities
with Tool Complete:
Inform students that accounts will be archived after the end of
the course. An archived account is viewable but students can no
longer contribute new material.
Walk students through account deletion/de-activation as
necessary.

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