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EDMODO Secure Social Learning Network for Teachers and Students

www.edmodo.com/

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 __What is Edmodo?__ Edmodo has a set up very similar to facebook with benefits similar to Blackboard, helping teachers create a class web page and online learning opportunities.

__ What Makes Edmodo Different from Social Networking Sites? __
 * Edmodo creates a safe and secure online learning environment
 * To join a class page, the user must have the correct access code
 * Has a feature to create and grade student assignments
 * Allows for easy communication between teachers, students and parents

__ Creating an Edmodo Account is Quick and Easy: __
 * 1) Go to [|edmodo.com]
 * 2) On the sign up page, click "I'm a Teacher"
 * 3) Fill out all the required information fields
 * 4) Now you can begin using edmodo, but be sure to check your email and verify your account!
 * 5) Creating an account is just as simple for your students

__ Applying Edmodo to the Classroom: __ Teacher to Teacher: With Edmodo, teachers can connect with each other in their own teacher groups. Teachers of the same content area can also use Edmodo to share lessons and feedback.

Teacher to Student: By using Edmodo for online assignments, teachers and students can reduce the amount of paper used on class assignments. Teachers can also provide feedback to their students quickly and easily on Edmodo. With the assignment feature on Edmodo, teachers can send their assignments to all students or individual students making it easy for students to make up absent work. Also, since everything is online, it's organized and can't get lost in a sea of papers on your desk.

Teacher to Parent: Parents also have the ability to access Edmodo but they must be given a parent code by the teacher. With access to Edmodo, parents can be connected to their students progress and communicate with teachers.

__Edmodo for Your Content Area: __

English :Students can respond to reading assignments online with Edmodo, post creative writing assignments, or turn in essays.
= = = Math : Teachers can post notes and homework assignments for absent students. =

Science : Students watch videos and respond to prompts the teacher creates.

Social Studies : Teachers can post current event articles and have students respond on Edmodo.

5. Introduce new Vocabulary with the Poll feature and allow students to guess definitions or terms.
= **5 Great Ideas for Using Edmodo with Staff !!!** = =1. Administrator, Curriculum Specialists, and Teacher Specialists can create groups for discussions and reflections while also sharing training materials and resources in the library.= =2. Collect data from your staff using the poll feature in order to make school wide decisions or complete a needs assessment.= =3. Network and connect with staff at other schools to share ideas and resources through the library.= =4. Join professional groups within Edmodo community.= =5. Create parent log-ins to provide ongoing communication and community involvement with both the school in general, and specific classrooms.=

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REFERENCES & WORKS CITED

Edmodo. (n.d.). //crunchbase//. Retrieved September 1, 2011, from []

Condon, J. (2011, September 1). Edmodo Repurposes Social Networking Life For the Classroom. //Tech Inc.//. Retrieved September 1, 2011, from http://technology.inc.com/2011/09/01/edmodo-repurposes-social-networking-life-for-the-classroom/

LearnitN5. Edmodo Made Easy [Video]. (2010, July 11). Retrieved September 1, 2011, from []

Jgorcesky. edmodo tutorial - how to create and grade assignments [Video]. (2011, August 10). Retrieved September 1, 2011, from []

Rodriguez, T., & Ryan, S. (n.d.). Edmodo Resource. //LiveBinders//. Retrieved September 1, 2011, from []

Schoch, K. (2010, February 5). Using Edmodo in the Classroom: Five Days Later. //Teaching That Sticks//. Retrieved September 1, 2011, from http://teachingthatsticks.blogspot.com/2010/02/using-edmodo-in-classroom-five-days.html