This is a quick intro on how to sign up for an Edmodo account. It also highlights some ways of using it in the classroom.

1. Intro to Edmodo Melissa Michlowski EDIM 510 Screenshot courtesy CTJOnline on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ctjonline/3486042912/

2. What is Edmodo? Safe, social networking site For teachers and students Best of all, FREE! http://www.flickr.com/photos/mcteach/4817728598/ Photos courtesy ctkmcmillan on Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/mcteach/4817734568/

3. What can I do with Edmodo? Post assignments Poll the class Start a discussion Monitor small group work Photo courtesy James F Clay on Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamesclay/3509154015/

4. What can students do with it? Collaborate in small group projects Respond to polls and discussions Submit assignments electronically Share other electronic projects (embedding) Communicate with own class and others http://www.flickr.com/photos/lausatpsu/4750039894/ Photo courtesy LAUSatPSU on Flickr

5. How do I sign up? Go to www.edmodo.com Click “I’m a teacher!” Fill in your information Screenshot courtesy edmodo.com

6. Now what? Post your first piece of information Select your recipients and send Screenshots courtesy edmodo.com

7. Now what? Distribute class code to students Watch accounts and responses pour in! Screenshot courtesy edmodo.com