Scavenger Hunt
Jan 02, 2016
Scavenger Hunt
ObjectivesStudent will be able to:Go to and bookmark the Edmodo website.Create an Edmodo account.Join class groups.Change account settings.Edit a profile.Create, filter, and reply to post.Access and mange the Planner.Add to and manage BackPack documents.Check grades and progress.Turn in assignments and quizzes.Create a Google document.
This scavenger hunt consists of a series of 16 videos and a check list. This video is the only one we will complete as a class.
Starting with step 2, you will work through the scavenger hunt at your own pace. When you complete one video, move on to the next video.
When you have watched all the videos, completed all the tasks, and answered all the questions on your checklist, you will turn in the Scavenger Hunt assignment.
Scavenger Hunt Badges
Step 1: Creating an Edmodo AccountGo to www.Edmodo.com and bookmark
it.User name MUST be school
appropriate. No gang, drugs, sex, violence, or profanity in the name; either directly stated OR implied.
First and last name must be properly capitalized. i.e. Joe Smith NOT JOE SMITH or joe smith or JoE sMiTh.
Step 2: Joining Groups You can add other classes to your profile.
You may need to add additional groups. Refer to the list of group codes provided by your teacher.
Step 3: Change Account Settings Add, delete, or change email address.Correct your name if you spelled it wrong or
did not properly capitalize.Designate your country and time zone.Change or add photo. This must be school
appropriate.Sign up for and manage text and email
notifications. Change your password.
Edmodo AppsAvailable for iPhone/iPod/iPad & Android
phones.
Step 4: Create Your Profile Update your AboutSee badges earned.Check you activity (posts and replies).Check you progress.To earn the Profile Pro, your About must be
completed to include:A photo or avatar.A favorite quote.How I like to learn.Career goal.
Step 5: Post Messages Can only be sent to group and teacher.No private messaging between students.Can share files, web links, and items from
your BackPack.To complete this step:
Post a message to the class introducing yourself. Be sure to use proper grammar and NO text speak.
Send a post to your teacher only that says “Scavenger Hunt step 5 completed.”
Step 6: Filtering Post Latest Post: always takes you back to the
main wall with all the posts.By author : By Me or By TeachersRecent Replies or Direct PostsTypes: Alerts, Assignments, Feeds, Polls,
QuizzesGroups Tags: My Tags or Shared
Step 7: Replying to Post Used to respond to posts by the teacher or
classmates.To complete this step do the following:
Find the shared tag “Edmodo Scavenger Hunt”
Find the post made by your teacher.Click Reply and type
“Reply to post completed.”You do not use REPLY to turn in assignments.
Step 8: The Planner Shows:
Assignment due dates.Events created by you are teachers.Tasks created by you.
Can be sorted:Week or MonthBy groups.
Step 9: NotificationsYou Receive Notifications for:
Assignments DueLate AssignmentsAlertsQuizzesRepliesDirect PostsUpcoming Events
Step 10: Turning in Assignments
Assignments show up in four places:NotificationsFilter by Assignments.PlannerProgress
Step 10: Turning in AssignmentsAssignment posts show:
TitleDue DateTurn In/Turned In/GradedDescriptionAttached files or links.
To complete this step, complete the assignment Attaching a Document and turn it in.
Step 11: Take a Quiz Three ways to find assigned quizzes
Filter Posts by QuizzesNotificationsOn the group wall
All quizzes have a time limit.Must finish in one sitting or all progress is
lost.
Step 12: Check Your GradesYou can monitor your progress and
check grades on assignments and some quizzes.
Grades reflected in Edmodo may not reflect your actual class grade, as only assignments entered into Edmodo show up.
Accessed from the toolbar.Click on the drop down and choose
the class.
Step 13: Manage your Backpack
Step 13: Manage your BackpackCreate a folder for this class.Add the file you downloaded for Step 10 into
your backpack.Add the link www.google.com to your
backpack.Things added to your Backpack can be
accessed from any computer with internet access.
Can be filtered by files or links.
Step 14: Post from your BackpackYou can share documents and links from your
backpack in assignments and posts.To complete this step, create a post to your
teacher and share the link from your Backpack.
Step 15: Take the PollYou find polls by filtering posts by Polls.Polls are completely anonymous.DO NOT put your answer as a reply, or it is
not longer anonymous.Click on the button next to your choice.Click VOTE. After you vote, you will see the results.
Step 16: Complete a Google Document.To complete this step, you must have a
Google or Gmail account. Go to https://drive.google.com/#my-drive Create a document called Edmodo Scavenger
Hunt.Create a post to your teacher and share the
document from your Backpack.
Your Scavenger Hunt is complete!