INTRODUCTION TO EDMODO

Edmodo – The Educational Facebook

There’s no question that Facebook has become the most popular networking site on the internet. Why do you think that is the case?

Let’s see if any of those reasons/ features are present in Edmodo.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzPHQr1ONaA

Accounts - Teacher As the teacher, you are the one who

dictates the way your Edmodo is used You must monitor student input Teachers can remove or edit student posts Unlike parents or students, teachers can

directly message other teachers, parents, or students

Teachers can give assignments and quizzes, ask polls, and create different groups based on the content they teach.

Site Login

http://bcps.edmodo.com

Account Creation

Groups cont’d Watch as a group is created and then join

the group.

Groups•Groups are an essential part of Edmodo. Every time you communicate or assign work, you must specify what group it pertains to.•Students can belong to multiple groups•Depending what grade and subject is taught, a teacher may have one group in all or one group for each class that they teach.

•You create a group by clicking on the “Create” in the right toolbar under groups

Accounts - StudentOn the main login page, after students click on “Join”, they will be prompted with the box below.

Guidelines for Comments:

How do you post a comment? Simply type your comment in the text box at the bottom of any given page. I will review and post comments as they are submitted.

Types of Posts:

1) You can type a question about what you have read or what someone has previously posted.

2) Write a reflection about what you have learned from your reading.

3) Share a connection that you made between the reading selection and your own experiences or another text.

4) Share your opinion on a topic.

5) Piggyback or add on to an existing idea.There's no "formula" for sharing, but there are some rules to follow:- for privacy, use only your first name in comments- use correct capitalization, spelling, and punctuation- write in complete sentences- no slang-disagree constructively-support opinions with text or personal experience- include specific details in your comment; explain WHYyou are sharing an opinion or WHAT part of the text inspired your post.

Assignments

One of the greatest features of Edmodo is “assignments” (and quizzes!)

An instructor can give an assignment to a particular group Words, Attachments, or a Link

Students will receive a notification that an assignment is due

Quizzes From the Home Page, click on Quizzes

and then Create a Quiz

Quizzes Quizzes are fantastic and let students

complete assignments at home, in school, and at their own pace.

You can make a quiz timed Question Types

Multiple Choice True/False Short Answer Fill in the Blank

Watch as a quiz is created and then create your own quiz!