Tech presentation1

The Social Learning Network

for the ClassroomPresented by Mary Myers

No Email Needed for Students to Join a

Group(Just a Group Code)

Edmodo is FREE!There are No Hidden

Fees!

There are No Ads on Edmodo.

Students Can Only Send

a Message to the Group or Teacher.

Students are unable to direct message each other.

Optional: Parents Can Access the Group

(Each Student Has Their Own Parent Access Code)

Teachers Can Manage Their Own Groups(Change Passwords,

Remove Students, Etc.)

Edmodo Offers Many Ways

to Communicate and CollaboratePost a link to media

for note taking…

Send Out Announcements, News,

Directions, and More Using the Note Feature.

Use the Assignment Feature

as a Digital Dropbox.

Poll Students/Teachers

Download the Android and iPhone App for

Edmodo

Organize Content Using Tags.

(You Can Share Tags with Groups)

Teachers Can Make SubGroups Within a

Group

Set-up a Class Calendar (Event and Assignment

Reminders)

You can view separate group calendars or see everything

all-in-one.

Use the Gradebook Option

You can leave comments for students on specific

assignments and upload additional files.

Use the Library to Share and Store Files

(Online Storage Space for Students)

Join Communities and Network with Educators

Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on

Communities.

Using Edmodo in class…

Earth Science: students will complete a collaborative web quest.

The Task…• Students work in groups• Research earthquakes• “Inform” town residents about earthquakes and how

to stay safe.

The Process

Essential Questions

Role Playing

• Geologist• Seismologist• Safety Expert• Damage Investigator

Use Edmodo to Collaborate…

• Create different groups on Edmodo and students in small groups can collaborate and share resources.

Students teach each other

Assessments

Student Presentations

Content Standards

ISTE Standards For Students

ISTE Standards for Teachers

Thank you!• Parts of the Edmodo presentation were adapted from Cristina Runkles’

presentation to ISTE conference 2011 in Philadelphia.