Edmodo is a free and safe digital platform for teachers and students that facilitates assessments, promotes discussions, and encourages peer interaction. It offers various tools such as quiz builders, group features, and online etiquette practices while connecting classrooms globally for cultural exchanges and project-based learning. The platform also supports mobile access, professional development, and alumni connections, making it versatile for educational use.

1. Edmodo
What is it?
How can I use it?

2. Edmodo is:
 Free
 Safe
 Digital Environment
 Teachers & Students

3. ?

4. Assessments
 Quiz Builder
 Poll & View Results
 Pre-assessment
 Post Assessment
 Lesson Quizzes
 Grades them for you!

5. Role Playing
 Historical Events
 Literacy Events
Family Reading Night
ScienceProbes
 Promote Discussions
 Encourage Student Interaction

6. Peer Reviews & Critiques
 Use small groups feature
Within a group
 Post Work
 Peer Review
 Peer Feedback
Constructive

7. Writing Projects
 Share Writing Assignments
 Peer Editing
 Co-Authoring
By Use of Small Groups & Posting
 Reinforce Grammar Skills
 Reinforce Writing Process

8. Digital Citizenship Skills
 Build Digital Citizenship Skills
 Enforce Online Etiquette Guidelines
 Practice “Netiquette”
Posting/Replying
Small Groups or Whole Class
Peer Reviewing Work

9. Foreign Language Practice
 Practice Language Skills
Grammar
Spelling
Writing
 Converse with Peers
Through Posting and Replying

10. Book Clubs
 Practice for Book Quiz Bowl
Through Quiz Builder
 Discuss Books/Novels
Posting/Replying

11. Professional Development
 Build Workshops
Setup Group(s)
Embed Videos
 Independent Viewing
Share Documents
Teachers Discuss Ideas
Share Ideas (Before, During, & After)

12. Cultural Exchange Projects
 Connect with Teachers & Classrooms
Around the World
 Learn About Other Cultures
Teacher-to-Teacher
Student-to-Student

13. Substitute Connection
 Communicate with Students
Update Absent Students
Update Homebound Students
 When You are Absent
Communicate with Substitute
 Setup Substitute Account for Your Class
 Provide Computer Login (media, lab, or generic
student)
 Create Substitute Group
Communicate with Students

14. Backchannel Discussions
 Chat with Note Feature – Post
 Reply to Posts
 Real-Time Discussions
 Encourages Reluctant Students to
Participate
 Extend Learning

15. Mobile Learning
 Edmodo Mobile App
Student/Teacher
New Parent App
 Connect to See Child’s Input & Progress
 Connect to See Current Learning Topic
 Classroom Curriculum
On the Go!

16. Planning Committees
 School Plays
 Fundraisers
 School Carnivals
 Fall Festival
 Spring Fling
 Curriculum Collaboration
Members Communicate
Recorded Communication

17. Current Events
 Keep Students Up-To-Date
Latest News
Top News Stories
 Create Small Group
Access RSS Feed Feature
 Really Simple Syndication
 Share Content
 "Settings" icon
http://help.edmodo.com/public-pages/

18. Project Based Learning
 Facilitate
 Any Subject
 Small Group Feature
Differentiated Instruction
 Use of Small Groups Feature
 Shared Folders

19. Professional Learning
 Join an Edmodo Community
Discover through your Profile
 Connect with Educators Worldwide
 Share Resources
 Exchange Ideas
 Offer/Receive Advice

20. Clubs & Groups
 School Clubs
Share Meeting Notes
Share Schedule(s)
 Sports Teams
Coordinate Track Meets
Share Practice & Game Schedules
Post Scores (Wins & Losses)

21. Alumni Groups
 Stay in Touch with
Former Students
Teachers Who Have Transferred/Moved
Student-To-Student Connections

22. My School Could Use Edmodo
for …
 STEM Club
 Chess Club
 Book Club
 Media Festival
 Invention Convention
 Tutoring
 Project Based Learning

23. Technology Units
 I’ve taught …
Parts of a Computer
Keyboarding
 I’m planning & currently creating …
Digital Citizenship
 Digital Trail
 Netiquette

24. Unit Components
 Embedded Videos
 Interactive Documents
 Quizzes
 Links to Academic Games
 Vokis
Verbal Instructions for Accommodations

25. Time to Create an Account
 https://effingham.edmodo.com/

26. Join Your School Community

27. Account Verification Required
Your school administrator will approve your account.

28. Find Your School

29. Update Your Teacher Profile

30. Avatar Creation

31. Set Up Your Classroom

32. Teacher Home Page
Note-Post
Groups
Alert
Assignment
Quiz Poll
Snapshot Notifications
Home
Progress Discover Library
Store
Manage Apps
Apps Launcher
Planner
Snapshot

33. Create a Group
Group Name
Grade Level
Subject Area

34. Step 1
Grade Level /Range
Subject Area
*Sub Area in Subject
Group Name

35. Step 2
Group Size
Group Description

36. Student Home Page

37. Student Joining Group

38. Student Profile

39. Student Progress

40. Student Activity

41. Teacher Connections

42. Teacher Communities

43. Teacher Collections & Badges

44. Store-Manage My Apps

45. Library Items
Interactive
Documents
Embedded
Videos
Links to Games
On Other Sites
Embedded
Voki

46. Help Center & Teacher Manual

47. Help Center & Student Manual

48. Help Center & Parent Manual

49. Help Center & Administrator
Manual

50. I Have a Problem …

51. Mobile Manual

52. Resources
 https://effingham.edmodo.com/
 Microsoft PowerPoint
 www.surveymonkey.com
 https://support.edmodo.com/home#entires
/21720784-20-ways-to-use-edmodo-
teacher
 http://www.slideshare.net/search/slidesho
w?searchfrom=header&q=edmodo

53. Thank you for participating!