EDMODO

EDMODOLINDSAY CLEMENTSSToday we will go over the ins and outs of Edmodo.Has anyone every used Edmodo before? Has anyone heard of Edmodo before?1Quick Guide

Quick video to give you the idea.2What is Edmodo?Free social network for teachers, students, schools and districtsProvides an engaging platform for blended learning and safe, productive social networkingSafe and easy way to:ConnectExchange ideasShare contentAccess homework, grades and school notices.In relation to Facebook, but for schools and with more security settings.3SecurityClosed environmentNo private information required from studentsStudents join classes by the invitation of their teacher onlyStudents cannot directly message one anotherAll communications are archivedTeacher has full management controlSub domains allow district administrators greater controlCreating your Account

Creating the account is easy and freeIf you are creating an account as a teacher.. You click teacher. For Student, click student.Few fields to fill in and thats it.5

So as a teacher, this is what your page would look like: (Just a visual, will go into detail later)Make groups, join communities based on subjects to get resoucesPost assignments, reminders, polls, discussions, quizesYou have a profile, picture, little about yourself and all your information below, just like Facebook.

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This is what the students will see..Join groups, and see which they are apart ofSending messages only to group, or the teacherReceive notifications7

BillyAlso parents can be involvedStudent activity, grades, communicate with teachers.

8Teachers AccountUpdate your Account SettingsUpload PhotoSelect your schoolCustomize email/text notificationChoose your privacy settingsCreate a GroupSelect create on groups menuComplete group infoDistribute codes to group members

Update profile:Photos, schools, notifications, privacyGroups:Create groups, included information needed, provide codes for students/parents to join groups.9For the ClassroomStudent Sign-upStudent must have group registration codeStudents are not required to give email addressManage GroupsCreate sub-groups within groupsView grades, reset passwords and set students to read onlyAccess Parent Codes, award badges and remove members

For the ClassroomGrade booksCalendar of events, due dates, assignments, class topicsCreating and adding questions for group discussion or private answers

Teachers can also have calendars, reminders.. So much!11Post a Message

Select POST and chose an option: MessageType in the messageYou can add files, links or documents to the messageChoose who you send the message to: group, individual students12Create an Assignment

Load an assignment, have students hand in via Edmodo or hard copyTrack who is completedTrack and record grades13Grading Assignments

Edmodo has the power to keep a record of grades and to grade assignments/quizzes right on the siteTeachers can add comments for feedbackStudents can comment back tooThis is good for keeping a permanent record of student/teacher communication14Create a quiz

Now you can make a quizTitle the quiz and give a message for instructionsYou can set due dates, time limits, number of triesStudents can also see their grades.

15Innovative Classroom Tips:Playground- An open forum for students to communicate with set guidelines and boundariesIn the News- Create a current event group that allows students to post articles and blogs that are relevant to classroom curriculumJournal Entries- post classroom activities/material and create a folder where students can write response journalsAnnouncements- highlight birthdays, college acceptance, sporting events, and other student milestones

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16Mobile AccessGet updates and notifications on the go with your mobile appAccess Edmodo on any mobile browser at m.edmodo.com

You can bring Edmodo to your mobile (iPhone, and androids)All you have to do is get the app!17iPadNeeds iOS 6 (if older, must update)Teachers cannot create quizzes using the AppCan view and reply to community posts but cannot start new postsCannot edit/delete postsBadges are not availableParents are not able to use it at this timeLimitationsOn top of the mobile device.. Edmodo can be used for your ipad too.It works similar to on your computer, but there are a few limitations we wanted to address

18Everyone Join the Class!Go to the Edmodo WebsiteCreate an accountYOU ARE A STUDENTClass code: qk7a64 Start Learning! One member will be at each table for assistance!

Get everyone to open their laptops and follow the instructionsEach member of our group finds a table to helpLet class play around with the site for about 10 minutesThere is a poll to answer and an assignment to complete.Collect everyones attention again and bring them to Nathans computer to go over what his teacher profile looks like-Nathan goes over the how tos, grad book, notifications19First Steps for Getting StartedComplete your profileCreate a group and invite studentsPost class materials and initial discussion questionsJoin a subject or content community to make connections and access material for the classroomReminders:20RememberIf you dont use it.. You lose it!Setting Edmodo up as a classroom platform can be very effective BUT you as a teacher need to reinforce its use with the studentsStudents will see this as a gimmick and not take it seriouslyTake the time to set up your class with the studentsConsistent Use!Ok So lets review:21Quiz Time!-Locate the posted quiz on the homepage of our classroom group.

OK now everyone go to the class homepage and complete the quiz. -Nathan can show how he marks something and gives feedback to a student.. How he can see who has posted, Time line of quiz, due date..22Questions?Thank youS