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MARTY BLAYDES, CHRISTEN KAUFFMAN, ELIZABETH KING
UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA
Edmodo: Social Networking for the Digital
Age Student
What is Edmodo?
Edmodo (www.edmodo.com) is a
web-based social networking tool that
allows a school district to provide a secure
environment for teachers, students, and
parents to work collaboratively.
Image Courtesy of Edmodo.com
Use Edmodo….
In any subject areaTo provide online assessmentsTo interact with students and other
teachers in an online academic settingTo teach students how to manage their
work digitally To provide supplemental support and
information to classroom units
Cost
FREE!
There is no fee to sign up for Edmodo and no limit to the number of users that a site may have
Also free of charge are numerous support material to help educate teachers, students and parents
Users: Teachers
Teachers can use Edmodo to post assignments, take class polls, and support students outside school
hours.
Users: Students
Students upload assignments, including podcasts and video
recordings, directly to their teacher.
They can also interact with their peers and teachers outside of school to gain extra support for class and
assignments.
Users: Parents
Parents use Edmodo to keep track of their children's upcoming
assignments, events, and grades; and they can receive a text message or e-
mail if the teacher sends out an announcement.
Teacher View
Apps such as BrainNook, Schooltube, and Third World Farmer Groups to filter
information for specific classes or educators
Store content such as links, videos, Google Docs, PDFs, and pictures
Schedule events and assignments for others to see
Automatically track grades for assignments and quizzes and calculate scores
Post information and files for collaboration
Student View
Groups for each class
View grades for assignments and quizzes Notifications for new grades,
assignments, alerts or replies
Customize profiles with avatars, prefered learning style, quotes, career goals, and badges
Share information and files with group members only
Parent View
Quick overview of child's assignments, grades, and calendar notices
Messages from teachers
Instant notification
Messages
Choose from a variety of post types
Attach files such as documents or multimedia or include links to websites
Filter posts to certain groups or individuals.
Why use technology with instruction?
In a study done by Mazten and Edwards (2007), they found that “by utilizing technology in the
classroom, there is a shift toward student-centered instruction.” Technology is a catalyst
for changing the way teachers teach in a way that moves us away from old traditional instructional
methods into new instructional methods that involve the learner in the process.
Matzen, N., & Edmunds, J. A. (2007, Summer). Technology as a Catalyst for Change: The Role of professional Development. Journal of Research on Techology in Education, 39(4), pp. 417-430. Retrieved July 9, 2012, from http://www.eric.ed.gov/contentdelivery/servlet?accno=EJ768887