Edmodo is a free and safe social networking site designed for teachers and students, allowing them to post assignments, facilitate discussions, and monitor group work. Students can collaborate on projects, engage in polls, submit assignments, and communicate with peers. To sign up, teachers need to visit edmodo.com, fill out their information, and distribute a class code to students.

1. Intro to EdmodoMelissa MichlowskiEDIM 510Screenshot courtesy CTJOnline on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ctjonline/3486042912/

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

3. What can I do with Edmodo?Post assignmentsPoll the classStart a discussionMonitor small group workPhoto courtesy James F Clay on Flickrhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/jamesclay/3509154015/

4. What can students do with it?Collaborate in small group projectsRespond to polls and discussionsSubmit assignments electronicallyShare other electronic projects (embedding)Communicate with own class and othershttp://www.flickr.com/photos/lausatpsu/4750039894/Photo courtesy LAUSatPSU on Flickr

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

6. Now what?Post your first piece of informationSelect your recipients and sendScreenshots courtesy edmodo.com

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