A description of how and why to use Edmodo.

1. Edmodo
MaryAnn Wilson
Winter 2014
EDU 614
Gordon College

2. EDMODO
What is it?
On line, closed, social media platform where
students and teachers can interact.
Who is it for?
Teachers, students, parents

3. Why it’s good for teachers
Features:
 Google Drive
 Library
 Discover tab
 Follow groups
 Communities
Other:
 Communicate with students and parents
 Differentiate instruction
 It’s FREE

4. Why it’s good for students
Features:
 Google Drive
 Backpack
 Folders
 Planner
 Apps
Other:
 Community
 Participate in online discussions
 Turn in assignments electronically
 No worries about broken pencils, “losing” papers etc.
 Receive and store feedback for assignments on line
 Work independently

5. Why it’s good for parents
 Overview of student’s progress
 Know assignments that are due
 See grades and comments from
teacher
 Keep in contact with teacher
 Help child with homework
 https://blog.edmodo.com/2012/09/27/5-
tips-for-parents-getting-started-with-
edmodo-faqs/

6. challenges
 Parents cannot directly message
teacher
 Not all students have internet at home

7. How does it work?
 Sign up as a teacher
 Create groups for each class
 Add assignments, quizzes and polls
 Invite students to join a class

8. 1. Create group
2. Provide group code to students

9. Add an assignment

10. Delete, Edit, link,add to library

11. My Edmodo
 www.edmodo.com
 https://www.edmodo.com/home#/grou
p?id=7775251