Using Edmodo in the Classroom A How-To Guide for Teachers

West Covina Version 01

EDEL 590Manny Co

Veronica Perez

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Table of ContentsIntroduction.........................................................................................................3

What is Edmodo?.......................................................................................3

Educational Benefits ..................................................................................3

Getting Started....................................................................................................5

Create a New Teacher Account..................................................................5

Sign up Students........................................................................................6

Setup Teacher Profile ................................................................................6

Create an assignment ...............................................................................9

Create a quiz/ test....................................................................................11

Miscellaneous Options.....................................................................................13

Connect with other Teachers....................................................................13

Join a community......................................................................................14

Create a student badge............................................................................16

Award a student badge.............................................................................18

Edit your Calendar ...................................................................................19

Teacher Resources..........................................................................................20

Parent Letter ............................................................................................20

Student Code of Conduct ........................................................................21

Helpful Links.............................................................................................22

Student Resources............................................................................................23

Student Sign up........................................................................................23

Parent Resources..............................................................................................25

Parent Sign up..........................................................................................25

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Introduction

What is Edmodo?Edmodo is a social media site created for educational purposes. It is a virtual

classroom with a layout very similar to Facebook, which appeals to students. Using Edmodo teachers can share content with other teachers and students. Teachers can create assignments and quizzes, hold discussions, and embed helpful links. Students are able to collaborate, hold discussions, and ask questions on an open forum. Both students and teachers can access Edmodo on their smart phones, ipads, home or school computers.

Educational Benefits Edmodo is an extension of the classroom with a social flare. By giving teachers

and students a secure place to share thoughts and ideas, Edmodo connects teachers and students both inside and outside of the classroom.Other ways that Edmodo benefits the classroom include:

● Student access to their peers and their teacher after schools hours. ● Ability to network the teacher to other educators around the world. ● Ability for students to learn from each other online. ● All interaction is monitored by the teacher.● Develop online penpals for the class. ● Social engagement for all students.● Improves communication with students● Reduce the amount of paper used in your classroom● Safe, closed network: students don't have to include personal information in

profile● It's free!● Sharing digital media such as blogs, links, videos, documents, notes,

presentations etc..● Students can participate in online discussions● Teachers can expand their PLN (Personal Learning Network)● Friendly to the environment by saving paper● Students have a real audience for their work● Online calendar that keeps all homework organized for teachers and students● Create connections with other students from different schools, states, or cultures● Teachers can differentiate instruction by creating subgroups of students● After posting their work, students can receive immediate feedback and

suggestions● There are text alerts to remind students of big assignments

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● Teachers can give students positive reinforcement privately● Parents can stay connected by viewing their child's work and grades● Parents and teachers can message one another● Ability to conduct online polls.● Direct connection to http://www.donorschoose.org/● Students can upload homework assignments● Teachers can give feedback and post grades● Teachers can share files, ideas, and other materials with other teachers. ● Allows teachers to expand their own library and teaching techniques.● Students will have a running record of when assignments are due and a

complete description of what is expected. If students finish an assignment early, they will be able to move on to the next assignment if they choose.

● Parents are able to log-on to a personal account with class code and see what their child is learning/doing in the classroom.

● Creates more parent involvement by giving parents a way to communicate with the teacher without having to come to the classroom.

● Parents can log-on when and where is convenient for them.● Provides quick and easy access to assignments, polls, calendars, and other

information on the web.● Ability to post resources they find useful and of good quality in the library tab. ● Provides students another resource for academic information and cuts out the

time they would spend trying to find it.● Edmodo is available from any computer or mobile device making it possible to

access information outside of the classroom environment.● Using the library tab, teachers can create a bank of information related to content

taught in the classroom.● Use of direct integration with Google Documents

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Getting Started

How to Create a New Account:

1. Go to www.wcusd.Edmodo.com and click on “I’m a teacher”.

2. Fill out the teacher sign up box. You will need to create a username and password. Enter your email address, title, and first and last name. Click on “Sign Up”

3. You will then see your Edmodo page.

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How to Sign Up Students:

1. From your Welcome page you will create a new group. Click on the create a group link to the left of the page.

2. Fill out the Create a group box. You will need to create a group name and enter the grade level and subject area. Click on “Create”.

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3. You will then see a confirmation page stating that you have successfully created a group and what the group code is for that class.

4. Give this group Code to your students so that they can join the group you have created. (See: Teacher Resources: Student sign up)

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How to Setup Your Teacher Profile:

1. Click on your “Profile” link at the top of the page. You will see your profile portfolio.

2. Click on the edit button to the right of your profile picture. (From here you will be able to select: Email & Text updates, Password, or Privacy)

a. Account - This tab allows you to edit your profile photo, name, school, country, time zone, title, and profile URL.

b. About Me Box - Include a bio here letting students and parents know who you are.

c. Connections Box - Here you will be able to view other educators you are connected with. Click on an educators picture to see their profile page. (See: Teacher Resources: Connect with other teachers)

d. Teacher Badges Box - Here you will see student badges you have created. (See: Teacher Resources: Create a Student Badge)

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How to Create an Assignment

1. To create an assignment in Edmodo, click the “assignment” link in the post bubble and then click Assignment.

2. The window will change to reflect an assignment posting.

Fill out the title of the assignment. Describe the assignment. Set your due date by clicking the calendar icon. You can add a file, link, or an item from your library, but it is not required. Type in one or more of the names of groups/classes in the “send to...” field. Click Send.

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3. This is what a posted assignment should look like to the teacher.

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How to Create a Quiz/Test

1. To post a Quiz in Edmodo, click the more link in the post bubble and then click “Quiz”.

2. The post bubble will change to reflect a quiz posting.

3. Click on “Create a Quiz” and you will be prompted to another window. You can also reassign a quiz you have previously made by clicking on the “Load a previously created Quiz” link.

Fill out the title of the quiz. Determine the time limit (60 is the default). Set your type of quiz by clicking the drop down menu.

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4. You can add as many questions as you want.

Type your question in the field. Create your answers in any form depending on what type of quiz you are making.

5. This is what a posted assignment should look like to the teacher.

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Miscellaneous Options

How to Connect with other Teachers

1. Click on your “Profile” link then on the “Find New Connections” button.

2. A new window prompt will open up. Type into the field any name of another teacher (they must also have an Edmodo account) to see if you can make a connection. They will accept or ignore your request.

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How to Join a community

1. Click on the “Browse” link in the Communities pane (left side).

2. A new window prompt will open up with numerous communities for you to join or review. Click on any icon to take you to that community.

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3. Your chosen community will have a button for you to “Follow” this community and receive any current updates.

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How to Create a student badge

1. After Clicking on your profile link, click the link “Shared Student Badges” to create new badges or to award badges to students.

2. Find an image you’d like to turn into a badge and resize the image to 114 x 114 pixels. When you select the award badge button, you will see the “New Badge” option on the left panel.

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3. Anew window will open up prompting you for some information.

Create a name for your badge. Provide a description of the badge Upload your image. Select “Create Badge” to complete the process. New badge will be stored in your student badge library so you can award it

anytime.

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How to Award a student badge

1. Click on a group and then click on the “Members” link.

2. Visit the profile of the student you’d like to award the badge to and select the “Award Badge” button at the top of their profile page. A panel will open up that will allow you to create a badge, or select from a list of Edmodo created badges.

3. Award multiple badges: You can also award a badge to multiple students from your group manage page. Simply visit the manage section, select all the students to whom you want to award the badge and select “Award Badge”.

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How to Edit your Calendar:

1. To get to your Calendar clik on the calendar icon at the top of the page.

2. You can add new events or tasks right from the calendar itself by clicking the buttons and a new prompt will appear.

3. A new prompt will appear so you may add your information. Add your description of the event or task. Set a date range. Send it to one or more groups.

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Teacher Resources

Parent Letter:

Dear Parents,This year we will be using Edmodo in [name of class]. Edmodo is a free and

secure learning network for teachers, students, and schools. It provides a safe way for us to connect, share content, access homework, participate in discussions and receive class information.

Edmodo is accessible online and through any mobile device with Internet capabilities – including free apps for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Android devices. Students can access their account from any mobile device or computer, and set up notifications within Edmodo to receive alerts/reminders via text or e-mail.

Edmodo will not be used as a social network like Facebook or MySpace. This tool will be used strictly for educational purposes using the following guidelines:

- Students will be required to use appropriate grammar instead of texting language- Edmodo does not allow private student-to-student messaging- the site will be used to discuss school-related content only- No put-downs or sarcasm toward another’s ideas. All school rules and consequences related to harassment apply

Students who violate the guidelines above may face disciplinary action and/or face losing the privilege of using Edmodo.

I look forward to a great year as we incorporate the use of technology into our classroom curriculum. If you have any questions, please contact me at [email address].

Thank you,[your name]

Mission Statement:The mission of Edgewood Middle School is to prepare our learning community for success, while

providing them a safe and positive learning environment.

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Student Code of Conduct:

Wild Cat Code of ConductRegarding Edmodo

1 I will use one of the avatars included with Edmodo for my profile picture or use

one that I have appropriate legal permission to use.2 I will use posts to discuss school-related content only.3 I will use a respectful tone of voice when posting. All school rules and

consequences related to harassment apply (see agenda for rules and consequences).

4 I will use appropriate grammar instead of texting language.5 I will limit my use of sarcasm to avoid misinterpretations.6 I will not reveal any personal information on Edmodo. This includes telephone

numbers, addresses, emails, etc.7 I will not post photos or videos showing myself or classmates without permission.

Student signature: ____________________________________ Date: ____________Group Name: ________________________________________ Period: ___________

Mission Statement:The mission of Edgewood Middle School is to prepare our learning community for success, while

providing them a safe and positive learning environment.

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Useful Links

http://www.edmodo.com/

www. edmodo .com/guide/

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Edmodo

techtools4teaching.wikispaces.com/ Edmodo

http://www.livebinders.com/play/play_or_edit?id=82344

blog. edmodo .com/category/features/

http://www.sophia.org/ncapahs-edmodo-tutorial-1-signing-up-and-homepage-tutorial

http://help.edmodo.com/faq/do-you-have-a-manual-or-guide-on-how-to-use-edmodo/

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Student Resources

Student sign up (student handout):1. You will first need your group code from your teacher. 2. After acquiring the group code go to www.wcusd.Edmodo.com and click on “I’m a Student”.

3. Fill out the student sign up box. You will need to create a username and password. Enter your group code, email address (if you have one), and first and last name. Click on the “Sign up” button.

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3. You will then see the Edmodo group page your teacher has created for you.

4. To the right of your screen you will see a 6 digit parent code. Give this to your parents so that they can be informed. (See: Parent Resources: Parent Sign up)

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Parent Resources

Parent sign up (Parent Handout):1. You will first need your parent code from your child. 2. After acquiring the parent code go to www.wcusd.edmodo.com and click on “Parent Sign Up”.

3. Fill out the parent sign up box. You will need to create a username and password. Enter your parent code, relationship to your child, email address, and first and last name. Click on “Sign Up”

3. You will then see the Edmodo group page your child’s teacher has created.

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