A Student’s Guide for Getting Started

www.gpisd.edmodo.com

Today’s Agenda

An Overview

Registration and Joining Groups

The Basics

What is Edmodo?

Free social learning network for teachers, students, schools and districtsProvides an engaging platform for blended learning and safe, productive social networkingSafe and easy way to: −Connect−Exchange ideas−Share content−Access homework, grades* and school

notices.

Note: Image reflects data as of Oct’11

Founded in late 2008, now transforming classrooms for millions of users worldwide

Security

Closed environmentNo private information requiredStudents join classes by the invitation of their teacher onlyStudents cannot directly message one anotherAll communications are archivedTeacher has full management control

Create your account at www.gpisd.edmodo.com

Already Signed Up With Correct Username?

Mobile Access

Get updates and notifications on the go with the mobile app available for:− iPhone/ iPod/ iPad−Android devices

Access Edmodo on any mobile browser at m.edmodo.com

More Settings Information

Change your password

here

Update any personal

information in this section

More Profile Information

Badges you receive from teachers for

various accomplishments will

appear here

A summary of your Edmodo information

Use an avatar included with Edmodo for your profile picture or use one that you have appropriate legal permission to use (i.e. in the public domain).Use appropriate grammar instead of texting language.Use posts to discuss school-related content and/or school business only.Use a respectful tone when posting. All school rules and consequences related to harassment apply.Limit sarcasm to avoid misinterpretations.Keep all personal information off of Edmodo. This includes telephone numbers, addresses, emails, etc.Post photos or videos showing yourself or classmates only with permission

Student Code of Conduct

Keep in mind the expectations we just reviewed.

Reply to the Note on your Student Training class page now that your posting status has been updated.

Let’s Practice …

Click here and explore your Library. Edmodo users have UNLIMITED cloud storage

for documents, videos, links, and other resources.

Your Library/Backpack

Add and store files (up to

100 MB each )

Create Folders and add files

or access your teachers’

Shared folders

Preview or download

files in a Folder or your

Backpack

Provide a link for others to access

contents of a Folder

Connect your account to

integrate your Google Docs

files.

Click the Shared with Me tab (at left) underneath Folders.Select Student Training, then the Student Training folder.Using the Student Code of Conduct file – • Copy/paste the Google Docs link to your OneNote Policies

and Procedures section.• Download/save the pdf version as well.

* You can also access shared folders on each class’ home page (at right).

Let’s Practice …

Click here and explore

your Calendar.

Calendar

Add class events, school events or view scheduled

assignments

Filter by group or view all

Create your group’s magazine cover.Upload the final product to your Library/Backpack.Turn in your Magazine assignment attaching the file from your Library.

Let’s Practice …

What questions do you have?