2. Brought to you by Edmodo
Welcome to Edmodo!
A Teacher’s Best Friend!
2013 Training Video
Brought to you by Edmodo
Sandra S. Bennett
Haynes Bridge Middle School

3. Edmodo’s mission is to connect all learners with the people and resources they need to reach their full potential

4. Edmodo is the largest social learning network in the world
20,000,000+
TOTAL USERS AROUND THE WORLD

5. Why Edmodo? Engage Connect Personalize Measure
Edmodo is designed to get students excited about learning as teachers easily create a blended learning experience.
Connect
Teachers are at the center of a powerful network that connects them to students, parents, administrators and publishers.
Personalize
Edmodo offers engaging, easy-to-use apps that integrate seamlessly and personalize learning for every student.
Measure
Edmodo makes it simple to track student progress. Teachers can get the pulse of the class through quizzes, discussion and more.

6. Mobile Learning – Anytime, Anyplace
Mobile app available for
iOS (iPad/iPhone/iPod
Touch) and Android
Access Edmodo on
any mobile browser
at m.edmodo.com
Get updates and
notifications on the go

7. Secure Platform Ensures Safety and Privacy
Closed environment
No private information
required from students
Students can only join classes by the invitation of their teacher
All communication is archived
Teacher has full management control
Students use this code to sign up

8. Create Your Teacher Account
Create a teacher account if you are a teacher, administrator, or have another role in education

9. Update Your Account Settings
Click the “Me” drop-down to access settings
Customize or text notifications
Upload a photo or an avatar
Choose your privacy settings
Claim your personal URL
Select your School

10. View your badges - earn more by using Edmodo in new ways!
Create Your Profile
View your badges - earn more by using Edmodo in new ways!
Tell others about yourself- add your role in education, interests, websites, blogs, Twitter, etc.

11. Teacher Homepage
Post assignments, reminders, polls, or discussion questions
Store unlimited content for easy sharing and re-use
Create groups for classes, clubs, PLCs, online courses, etc.
Encourage collaboration and participation in discussions
Access global communities of peers and publisher partners

12. Create Groups 1. Select the “+” in Groups section
2. Complete group information
3. Distribute Group Code or “Join Group” URL to members =

13. Student Sign-Up
Students use your group code to register for a new account
Students who already have an account can log in and click the “+”
Students are NOT required to give address
…And then enter the group code to join group

14. Student Profile Badges awarded by teachers
Students share their learning style and goals
Link to grade book for each group

15. Student Homepage The backpack:
Unlimited storage for documents, videos and other resources
Students receive notifications for grades, assignments, alerts or replies
Students can only send messages to the entire group or directly to the teacher
Students can only join groups. They cannot create groups
Parents use this code to create their account or add student to their existing account

16. Parent Sign-Up
To create an account, use the parent code located on child’s Edmodo homepage

17. Parent Homepage
Parents can add multiple students with their unique parent codes
Parents have a dashboard view of student’s assignments, grades and calendar events
Teachers can send messages to parents

18. Customize Groups Side Panel
Customize which groups appear in the side-panel by selecting the star next to the group name
Click “Show All” to see a list of all groups

19. Creating Small Groups
To add students, click “Members” on the small group page and “Add Members” in the new window
Teachers can create small groups by clicking the “+“ on the group homepage

20. Using Small Groups
Only the members you put into small groups can access the communication stream
Utilize small groups for group projects, differentiation, and to organize units or discussion separate from the main group.

21. Manage Group Members
Set all members to “read only” or print out list of members
View username, profile, and grades
Give co-teacher status to colleagues
Click “Members” on the group homepage to see a list of your students
Reset password, access parent code, remove from group

22. Best Practices for Safe Social Learning
Do not post group codes publicly
Lock group codes after all members have joined
Monitor posts
Set up notifications
Use read-only status when useful
Encourage students to select unique passwords
Set expectations

23. Send immediately or schedule posts for the future
Post a Message
Post a Note, Alert, Assignment, Quiz or Poll. Attach any type of file or link
Send to individual group, multiple groups, small groups, parents, individual students and/or teacher connections
Send immediately or schedule posts for the future

24. Polls
Create a poll and add multiple answer choices. Votes are anonymous
Check for understanding or survey opinions

25. Assignments
Each assignment you create is saved to bank for future access
Choose a due date
View and grade assignments as they are turned in

26. Grading Assignments
Grades are automatically added to the gradebook. (TIP: Input “LATE” to keep students from handing in late work)
Teachers can annotate submitted assignments with comments and detailed feedback
Teachers and co-teachers can provide feedback -Students can respond and a permanent record is kept for reference

27. Create a new quiz or load a previously created one
Quizzes
Create a new quiz or load a previously created one
Create new questions (Multiple Choice, True/False, Fill in the Blank, Short Answer, Matching) or load from your own question bank
Choose whether you’d like to randomize questions and/or allow students to view results immediately

28. Edmodo auto-grades questions (except short answer)
Grading Quizzes
Edmodo auto-grades questions (except short answer)
Select individual students to view their responses and grade short answer questions
View a breakdown
of class results

29. Progress (Gradebook)
Export grades into CSV file so you can input into another system
Access grades and badges
Scores are updated automatically after each assignment or quiz is graded and recorded

30. Use pre-loaded badges or create your own
Award badges to motivate and recognize achievement. Create badges aligned to standards, positive behaviors, and more
Use pre-loaded badges or create your own

31. Insights and Reactions
Within the “Progress” tab, click on “Insights” to see overall reactions
Student feedback on assignments and quizzes
View performance data on assignments and quizzes

32. Planner (Calendar)
Add/create class events or tasks, view scheduled assignments
Filter by group or view all
View by month or week
Tasks show up here to keep you on track

33. Library Add unlimited files, links,
and embed codes and post groups from the stream
Teachers and students can connect Google Drive accounts
Organize library into folders and share folders with your groups

34. Share Folders from Library
Place a check in the box to share the folder with that group

35. Follow publisher and partner communities
Follow subject and content communities to connect and share best practices and resources with other educators
Follow publisher and partner communities

36. Discover Browse content in the “Discover” area
Browse for content by topic
Browse for content by topic
Add to your library or share with groups or individuals directly

37. Edmodo Apps
Access the Edmodo Store to browse for integrated digital content and tools
Manage apps that you’ve purchased
Launch any installed app
Customize toolbar with your favorite apps

38. Edmodo Store Filter by paid and free apps
Browse by subject area, recently added, and suggested

39. Select, Purchase, and Install
Install app
Choose group(s) in which to install the app
Purchase credit

40. Need Help? Ask us a question
Access the Support Community from your homepage
Access help and links and attend or watch webinars in the help center

41. Get Started Today!! Create your account Complete your profile
Create a group
Invite students and peers
Share resources, lead collaborative discussions, give assignments, quizzes, polls and more
Install Apps
Engage students, inspire creativity, assess learning
Follow and participate in communities
Connect with educators from around the world
Discover great resources