1. DENapalooza Atlanta 2013 Presenters: Tracy Carpenter and Sandi Dennis @CarpTracy @sandidennis A Guide to Getting Started Today's Group Code: cxfbiv (complete presentation and materials)

2. Teacher Landing Page Store unlimited content for easy re-use and sharing Create Groups for Classes and Professional Development Encourage collaboration and participation in classroom discussions Post assignments, reminders, polls, or discussion questions

3. Student View Unlimited storage for documents, videos and other resources Students can only join groups, they cannot create them Students receive notifications for new grades, new assignments, alerts or replies Students can only send messages to the entire group or directly to the teacher

4. Create a Group 2. Complete group info 3. Distribute code or Join URL to group members 1. Select Create on groups menu

5. Student Sign-Up Student must have group code to register Students are NOT required to give email address

6. Student Profile

7. Post a Message Send a message to a group, or post direct messages to specific students or teacher connections Select to post a note, alert, assignment or poll Embed videos, attach files, links or any documents from your Edmodo Library collection

8. Edmodo Library Upload, store and edit content to your personal library Organize library into folders and share files and folders with groups

9. Badges Select a student then click “Award Badge” Use pre-loaded badges or create your own.

10. Create an Assignment View and grade assignments as students turn them in Click “Load Assignment” to easily pull up a previously given assignment

11. Grading Assignments Comments allow you to provide feedback on assignments. Students can also comment back and a permanent record is kept for reference.

12. Create a Quiz Select to create a new quiz or load a previously created one Add a quiz title, instructions, time limit and choose whether you’d like to allow students to view results immediately.

13. Add Quiz Questions (Polls work the same) Choose from multiple choice, true/false, fill in the blank or short answer questions Add multiple responses and set correct answers

14. Grading Quizzes Select individual students to view their responses, and grade short answer questions View number of correct responses by question

15. Progress Export option allows you to transfer grades to another program Scores are updated automatically after each assignment is graded and recorded View grades or badges

16. Planner (when you enter a due date on an assignment- it automatically adds to student planner.) Filter by group or view all Add class events, school events or view scheduled assignments View by month or week

17. Apps (optional) View purchased apps Browse apps in the Store

18. Parents and Edmodo

19. Parent Sign-up Parent must have parent code to register.

20. Parent View Parents have a dashboard view of all of their child’s assignments, grades and calendar notices Teachers can send parents messages.

21. Administration

22. Get updates and notifications on the go Mobile app available for iOS – iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch Android smartphones and tables Mobile Access

23. Best Practices for Safe Social Networking Encourage students to create their own account passwords to ensure password safety After all students join your group, lock the group code to prevent others from joining Monitor group membership to ensure only students in your group have joined Educate students on proper netiquette Use “Read-Only” status to curb inappropriate behavior Always log in though your subdomain

24. Have your students all sign this page, make a copy for me, then post in your classroom. I will use one of the avatars included with Edmodo for my profile picture or use a nice photo of myself. I will use posts to discuss school-related content only. I will use good Netiquette and be positive and kind. I will use appropriate grammar instead of texting language. I will not reveal any personal information on Edmodo. This includes telephone numbers, addresses, emails, etc. I will not post photos or videos showing my teachers or classmates without permission. Edmodo Code of Conduct

25. Join the iPad training group- cxfbiv www.edmodo.com Now… watch as I add you to a "small group"- this is a drag and drop process. Students must be in the "large" group before they can be added to a small group by the teacher. Students may be in more than one small group. Small Group Setup Demonstration

26. Sub-Domains and Edmodo- Demonstration If your school or district does not have a subdomain, claim one at http://www.edmodo.com/institutio ns. Not sure if your district already has a sub-domain? Send an email to institutions@edmodo.com sub-domain badge

27. 20 SUPER COOL ways to use Edmodo Peer Review Role Playing Professional Learning Co-Teaching Worldwide Grammar Practice Differentiation Lunch Count Book Clubs Sick Days Teacher's Lounge

28. 20 SUPER COOL ways to use Edmodo Scavenger Hunts Planning Committees Tutor Connections Positive Playground & Celebrations Trials and Debates Show and Tell Publishing Work Silent Backchannel Alumni /Summer Groups Class Blog or Art Gallery Cool Ideas Group code: 61ulgl