McConnell,+Andrew


 * [[image:Photo 2012-08-15 6 56 45 PM.png width="335" height="348"]] || A former journalist and television production manager, Andrew McConnell now teaches Communications Technology, Writing and Native Studies in York Region. A technology tinker, he can always be found playing with new tech inside and outside of the class. He is always trying to find the best way to improve work and products, and keep his students ahead of the curve.

Students in his classes make daily use of computers, smart phones and any other tech that can be found close at hand. He has been using all sorts of online software for the last five-years to teach writing; from journalism, to essays, to technical reports.

In this session we will be looking at the assignment and marking tools inside Edmodo. Specifically we will explore how it can be used to help students both engage in the writing process and help teachers and peers give feedback in an efficient manner that lets students improve their work over multiple drafts. ||
 * ==Edmodo Resources==

Here are all of the online resources from Edmodo that will help you create your course and assignments. || Features: It's like facebook for the classroom, only no ads or farmville.

Main help page: This is an excellent resource that will help you get started, or find answers later when you start pushing the program.

Security advice: Some good tips for keeping your space secure.

Teacher Sign up

Student Sign up

Parent accounts: You need a student account first. Once students are signed up, Edmodo generates a specific code for each student, so parents can only see their child's activity.

Notifications: You can chose between email and text message notifications. It will let you know when students make posts, ask questions and hand in work.

Creating a group: you need a group for each class. Once you create a group you will be given the sign-up code so students can become part of your class on-line.

Co-teaching a class or subject: It is possible to have more than one teacher assigned to a class.

The Library: use this space to organize your resources. You can keep them private or share them with your students.

Creating an assignment and grading it: Here is where the process starts. You make an assignment; students upload their work; then you can make notes and grade the piece. ||