Edmodo’s mission is to connect all learners with the people and resources they need to reach their full potential Edmodo is the largest social learning network in the world 20,000,000+ TOTAL USERS AROUND THE WORLD Why Edmodo? Engage Connect Edmodo is designed to get students excited about learning as teachers easily create a blended learning experience. Teachers are at the center of a powerful network that connects them to students, parents, administrators and publishers. Personalize Measure Edmodo offers engaging, easy-touse apps that integrate seamlessly and personalize learning for every student. Edmodo makes it simple to track student progress. Teachers can get the pulse of the class through quizzes, discussion and more. Mobile Learning – Anytime, Anyplace • Mobile app available for iOS (iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch) and Android • Access Edmodo on any mobile browser at m.edmodo.com • Get updates and notifications on the go Secure Platform Ensures Safety and Privacy • Closed environment • No private information required from students • Students can only join classes by the invitation of their teacher • All communication is archived • Teacher has full management control Students use this code to sign up Create Your Teacher Account Create a teacher account if you are a teacher, administrator, or have another role in education Update Your Account Settings Click the “Me” dropdown to access settings Customize email or text notifications Upload a photo or an avatar Choose your privacy settings Select your School Claim your personal URL Create Your Profile View your badges earn more by using Edmodo in new ways! Tell others about yourself- add your role in education, interests, websites, blogs, Twitter, etc. Teacher Homepage Store unlimited content for easy sharing and re-use Create groups for classes, clubs, PLCs, online courses, etc. Post assignments, reminders, polls, or discussion questions Encourage collaboration and participation in discussions Access global communities of peers and publisher partners Create Groups 1. Select the “+” in Groups section 2. Complete group information 3. Distribute Group Code or “Join Group” URL to members Student Sign-Up Students use your group code to register for a new account Students are NOT required to give email address Students who already have an account can log in and click the “+” …And then enter the group code to join group Student Profile Badges awarded by teachers Link to grade book for each group Students share their learning style and goals Student Homepage The backpack: Unlimited storage for documents, videos and other resources Students can only join groups. They cannot create groups Students receive notifications for grades, assignments, alerts or replies Students can only send messages to the entire group or directly to the teacher Parents use this code to create their account or add student to their existing account Parent Sign-Up To create an account, use the parent code located on child’s Edmodo homepage Parent Homepage Parents can add multiple students with their unique parent codes Parents have a dashboard view of student’s assignments, grades and calendar events Teachers can send messages to parents Customize Groups Side Panel Customize which groups appear in the side-panel by selecting the star next to the group name Click “Show All” to see a list of all groups Creating Small Groups To add students, click “Members” on the small group page and “Add Members” in the new window Teachers can create small groups by clicking the “+“ on the group homepage Using Small Groups Only the members you put into small groups can access the communication stream Utilize small groups for group projects, differentiation, and to organize units or discussion separate from the main group. Manage Group Members Set all members to “read only” or print out list of members View username, profile, and grades Give co-teacher status to colleagues Click “Members” on the group homepage to see a list of your students Reset password, access parent code, remove from group Best Practices for Safe Social Learning • Do not post group codes publicly • Lock group codes after all members have joined • Monitor posts ▸ Set up notifications • Use read-only status when useful • Encourage students to select unique passwords • Set expectations Post a Message Post a Note, Alert, Assignment, Quiz or Poll. Attach any type of file or link Send to individual group, multiple groups, small groups, parents, individual students and/or teacher connections Send immediately or schedule posts for the future Polls Create a poll and add multiple answer choices. Votes are anonymous Check for understanding or survey opinions Assignments Each assignment you create is saved to bank for future access Choose a due date View and grade assignments as they are turned in Grading Assignments Grades are automatically added to the gradebook. (TIP: Input “LATE” to keep students from handing in late work) Teachers and co-teachers can provide feedback Students can respond and a permanent record is kept for reference Teachers can annotate submitted assignments with comments and detailed feedback Quizzes Create a new quiz or load a previously created one Create new questions (Multiple Choice, True/False, Fill in the Blank, Short Answer, Matching) or load from your own question bank Choose whether you’d like to randomize questions and/or allow students to view results immediately Grading Quizzes Edmodo auto-grades questions (except short answer) Select individual students to view their responses and grade short answer questions View a breakdown of class results Progress (Gradebook) Access grades and badges Export grades into CSV file so you can input into another system Scores are updated automatically after each assignment or quiz is graded and recorded Badges Award badges to motivate and recognize achievement. Create badges aligned to standards, positive behaviors, and more Use pre-loaded badges or create your own Insights and Reactions Within the “Progress” tab, click on “Insights” to see overall reactions Student feedback on assignments and quizzes View performance data on assignments and quizzes Planner (Calendar) Add/create class events or tasks, view scheduled assignments Filter by group or view all View by month or week Tasks show up here to keep you on track Library Add unlimited files, links, and embed codes and post groups from the stream Teachers and students can connect Google Drive accounts Organize library into folders and share folders with your groups Share Folders from Library Place a check in the box to share the folder with that group Communities Follow subject and content communities to connect and share best practices and resources with other educators Follow publisher and partner communities Discover Browse content in the “Discover” area Browse for content by topic Browse for content by topic Add to your library or share with groups or individuals directly Edmodo Apps Access the Edmodo Store to browse for integrated digital content and tools Manage apps that you’ve purchased Launch any installed app Customize toolbar with your favorite apps Edmodo Store Filter by paid and free apps Browse by subject area, recently added, and suggested Select, Purchase, and Install Install app Purchase credit Choose group(s) in which to install the app Need Help? Ask us a question Access the Support Community from your homepage Access help and links and attend or watch webinars in the help center Get Started • • • • Create your account Complete your profile Create a group Invite students and peers ▸ Share resources, lead collaborative discussions, give assignments, quizzes, polls and more • Install Apps ▸ Engage students, inspire creativity, assess learning • Follow and participate in communities ▸ Connect with educators from around the world ▸ Discover great resources