Edmodo

=Edmodo=

Edmodo is a social networking tool, specifically designed for education.

Ways teachers and students can use Edmodo
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 * Upload assignments and homework
 * When you create an announcement for an upcoming assignment, you can attach the related handouts, rubrics, etc. right to the announcement.
 * Use the calendar feature to post upcoming events, homework, etc. for the class
 * Create a library that includes class files - rubrics, worksheets, handouts, etc. for students to access
 * Create discussion forums on topics
 * Create learning groups, based on class, collaborative group, reading group, etc.
 * Join communities to network with other educators on topics of interest (i.e. ESL, world languages, technology in education)
 * Collaborate with other classrooms/schools
 * Receive submitted homework assignments and assign points
 * Quickly send announcements to the entire class
 * Access and share articles, videos, documents
 * Share web links, RSS feeds, embed videos
 * Chat with the teacher and other members of the group
 * Create simple polls for your class - real-time updating
 * Embed Wallwisher into your Edmodo wall - great brainstorming tool
 * For more ideas on using Edmodo in the various subject areas, visit Edmodo in Action
 * Using Edmodo as a Learning Platform - a teacher shares his experiences, particularly sending and receiving assignments. Includes a slide show presented to parents
 * Mrs. Smoke also shares how she uses Edmodo in her blog
 * Participate in discussions, even when away from school
 * If using Google Chrome, install the Edmodo bookmarklet or extension. Clicking on this will allow you to save items found on the internet directly to your Edmodo library.

Setup, Tutorials
Your Virtual Classroom Edmodo - ideas on ways to use, steps to set up account, post assignments w/ file attachments, add calendar events Edmodo for Teachers Guide Edmodo Teacher Rollout Resources - PDF files covering basics for classes to get started with Edmodo, including sample letters, guidelines, how to create accounts. School/District Deployment and Checklist Guide

Edmodo Tutorial - Video walks students through the basic aspects of getting started with Edmodo Educating with Edmodo - ideas, presentations, resources Edmodo in Your Classroommedia type="custom" key="10425646" Edmodo Teacher Hub - Ideas, resources, tips for selling idea to admin, teaching strategies, safety Edmodo in Education Livebinder - resources, links, ideas media type="custom" key="10380266"