Edmodo

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.

What is Edmodo?

Edmodo help center

Webinars and Recorded tutorials

Edmodo in action

Edmodo information overview: http://help.edmodo.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Edmodo_OnePager.pdf

Tools to roll out Edmodo: http://help.edmodo.com/teachers/tools-to-rollout-edmodo-in-your-classroom/

Resources:

http://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=Edmodo

Ideas for edmodo in your classroom:

-post assignments (ticket out the door, journals etc.)

-flipped classroom (watch a video or explore a link for the next class)

-post polls to get quick feedback

-journal entry

-post a quiz

-differentiate by assigning small groups

-post important date/planner feature

-annotate student assignments

-connect with your students outside the classroom

Screen shot examples of posts: Edmodo

Now it's your time to "play" with Edmodo. Create a group, a lesson, a quiz. Join your own group with the dummy account (luckytheturtle/iforgetit) so you can see how the students see things. Start brainstorming how you could utilize Edmodo in your classroom.

See below for screenshot assignments and resources/forms for Edmodo.