advantages of edmodo is free. it will always be free. edmodo is secure edmodo allows many levels...

Advantages of

Edmodo is free. It will always be free.

Edmodo is secure

Edmodo allows many levels of control

Edmodo does not require an email address for students

Edmodo supports a huge variety of media files

Edmodo apps provide full functionality on the go

Edmodo allows students to view or turn in assignments anytime

Edmodo encourages discussion and participation

Teacher Sign Up

Visit Edmodo.com

Select “I’m a Teacher”

Complete the registration form

Select “sign up”

A confirmation email will be sent

Click on the link in the email to activate the account

Student Sign Up

Provide students with the 6-digit group code

Visit Edmodo.com

Select “I’m a Student”

Complete the registration form

Select “Sign Up”

An email is not required to sign up

Account Settings

Click on “Account” then “Settings”

Notifications Upcoming events, assignments New connections, posts, assignments needed grading Students see new assignments due and new posted

grades

Privacy Block connection requests Limit profile access

Manage Profile Information

Parent Accounts

Click on a group.

Click on “Manage” under the Members section.

Download the “Parent Code Spreadsheet” (Excel)

Each parent has a unique code

Parents can see direct messages public messages Assignments and grades Calendar

Groups

Click on “Create”

Name the group

Select a grade level

Select a subject area

Click on “Create”

Each new group has a unique 6-digit code

Manage Groups

Lock/Reset

Group Settings

Manage Members Moderate Read Only

Create Small Groups

Manage Small Groups

Co-Teacher

Co-teachers joins using the same unique 6-digit code.

In the members section, click on “Manage”

Click on the co-teacher’s name.

Choose co-teacher from the Access dropdown menu

Co-Teachers have the same functionality as owner with some limitations Cannot archive or delete groups Cannot add another co-teacher Cannot delete the original creator

Public Spaces

By default all Edmodo content is private

Only group members can read posts

The group owner can mark posts as “public” on a case-by-case basis

Select “Public” from the dropdown menu

Click on “Public” again to remove the public status

Posts

Send and reply to posts

Search and filter posts

Edit or delete posts

And much more

Add Content

Select “Library” from the Navigation Bar

Add content Edmodo supports a huge variety of file formats Click “Upload” Choose the file to add Click “Add to Library” Click on the item in the library to

Delete the item Download the item Preview the item Assign the item to a folder

Create Folders

Select “Library” from the Navigation Bar

Create folders Click on “New” next to “Folders” Name the new folder Select the groups you wish to share with Click “Create”

Create Folders

Select “Library” from the Content Bar

Create folders Click on “New” next to “Folders” Name the new folder Select the groups you wish to share with Click “Create”

Sharing a Folder Click on the folder Select the groups you wish to share with

Calendar

Share events and track assignments

Select the “Calendar” from the Navigation Bar

Click on the date of the event

Name the event

Choose the group(s) to see the event

Click “Create”

To delete an event, click on the event and then “delete”

Post Assignments

Click on “Assignments” in the Navigation Bar

Name the assignment

Provide a detailed description of the assignment

Provide a due date

Add any attachments (files, links, or Library content)

Choose the groups(s) to send to

Click on “Send”

Turning In

Click on “Assignments” in the Navigation Bar

Select “Turn In” next to the due date

Attach homework and include a message

Click on “Turn In Assignment”

Grading Assignments

You will be notified when an assignment is turned in The number on the “Turned In” increases A notification is added

Click “Turned In Assignments” to review

Choose the student’s name

Review, grade, and comment on assignments

Gradebook

Click on “Grades” in the Navigation Bar

Select group from the dropdown menu that you would like to access

Posted assignments are automatically added

Grades are automatically added

Add or edit grades with in the Gradebook

Review assignments

Export the Gradebook as an Excel spreadsheet by clicking on Export (CSV)

Extras

Create and award badges to recognize achievement

Connect with other teachers through Communities and Connections

Add other educator’s content to your Library

Mobile apps for Android and iOS

Bump!

Support

Download this PowerPoint from

http://tinyurl.com/030612MHHW

Download the Edmodo Users Guide from

http://tinyurl.com/MHHWUsersGuide

Email

freemanc@hcboe.net