Transcript Edmodo Resources - July ALC Conference

It’s more than just a classroom tool!
edmodo.com
Karey Brown, Instructional Technology Specialist
Region 8 Education Service Center
July 2014
What is Edmodo?
• Online access to coursework, assignments and
more for students and teachers
• Mirrors a social network; familiar and easy to use
• It Provides opportunities for collaboration; in the
classroom or abroad
• Easy online tracking for parents and teachers
• Allows teachers to group students, create sub
groups and additional learning opportunities
Edmodo Teacher Benefits
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Privacy
Used in any subject
Assign and explain online…
Attach and links, media, files
Organize and share content in the Edmodo Library
Create polls and quizzes
Grade online with rubrics
Threaded discussions- prepare for online learning!
Parent access features
Edmodo Setup
Edmodo is FREE!
Teachers Can Manage
Their Own Groups
(Change Passwords,
Remove Students, Remove Groups)
No Email Needed for
Students to Join a Group
(Just a Group Code)
Optional: Parents Can
Access the Group
(Each Student Has Their Own
Parent Access Code)
Edmodo Offers Many Ways
to Communicate and
Collaborate
Edmodo Privacy
Students Can Only Send
Messages to the
Group or Teacher.
Students are unable to direct
message each other. 
Send Out Directions Using The Note
and Reply Feature…Threaded
Discussions
Poll Students/Teachers/PLC
Use the Assignment Feature
as a Digital Dropbox.
Using the Gradebook
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Adding Website Links
• Teacher or student led
• Students have become excited and taken ownership in
extension of learning by offering websites
• Increased content learning
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Jigsaw, Think-Pair-Share,
Literature Circle?
Subgroups Within a Group
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Use the Library
to Share and Store Files
(Online Storage Space for Students)
Set-up a Class Calendar
You can view separate
group calendars or see
everything all-in-one.
Get Updates Through Email
or as Text Messages.
Get Mobile with Edmodo
Download the App
Edmodo Student Benefits
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Easy to use and fun (Facebook)
Use at school, home, friends house, library
Ask and review without the teacher around
Homework help at night
Turn in assignments
Get advice on work
Won’t lose your work, don’t have to take it anywhere
Edmodo as a PLN
• PLN or PLC: Professional Learning Network or
Community
• Connect with teachers by interest area or subject
• Share ideas, lessons, training materials and more
• Learn from other professionals just like you
• Edmodo PLN Groups
Edmodo Resources
Need Additional Resources or
Training?
Karey Brown
Instructional Technology Specialist
Region 8 Education Service Center
903-575-2723
[email protected]
It is the mission of the Region 8 Education
Service Center to create a partnership
among stakeholders by providing quality
services to develop leaders at all levels m
that will empower students to excel in an
increasingly demanding world!