Edmodo is a free social learning network for teachers, students, and schools that provides a safe way for classrooms to connect and collaborate online. It allows teachers to post assignments, discuss topics, share content, and grade work while students can access homework and school notices from any mobile device through free apps. Edmodo has grown in popularity as a tool that engages students through technology in a protected environment while promoting learning anywhere at any time.

1. EdmodoBy: Julie SecrestThe educational alternative to Facebook.http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamesclay/3509154015/sizes/m/in/photostream/http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=9AB8B894-8EB3-4D6F-A71A-B9534450FBDE

2. What is Edmodohttp://www.flickr.com/photos/24143753@N07/5331285834/Edmodo is a free and secure social learning network for teachers, students and schools. It is similar to Facebook.

3. Edmodohttp://www.flickr.com/photos/gollygeedamn/54335576/http://www.flickr.com/photos/creativeinspiration/6210544104/Edmodo provides classrooms a safe and easy way to connect and collaborate, offering a real-time platform to exchange ideas, share content, and access homework, grades and school notices.

4. EdmodoAccessible online and from any mobile device via free smart phone applications, Edmodo has grown from a teacher tool into a district-wide resource as word of the free online service spreads through schools around the world.http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=F9F19E06-CDAD-4744-834A-7728403F1E0Ehttp://www.flickr.com/photos/mehfuz/2725487400/

5. Why use Edmodo???Students are connected everywhere they go – whetherusing a computer, phone or iPod (often all at the sametime) - technology is an integral part of kids' lives.Edmodo is a tool that engages students with the technology that hasbecome an integral part of their lives while keeping themsafe and protected.Edmodopromotes anytime, anyplace learning.Functionally, it allows teachers to post messages, discussclassroom topics, assign and grade class work, sharecontent and materials, and network and exchange ideaswith their peers

6. Why students and teachers love EdmodoEdmodo is asocial networking site made for communication between teachers and students. It operates a lot like Facebook, with Wall Posts, status updates, and the like. You can even pass in homework on it. Completely safe for kids to use. A 6 character code that is known only to students and teacher is required to access a classroom, and any unauthorized persons caught inside can be prosecuted. In short, a wonderful classroom resource