How do I set up Edmodo?

How to use Edmodo microblogging tool in lessons

Start by going to Edmodo at www.edmodo.com

This is the screen you will see for the first time.

Click on the teacher link

This step takes you to the Teacher Signup screen.

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The Teacher Signup screen appears

Enter the key details. Edmodo automatically tells you if your username is unique. I always use
combinations of my name. Interestingly you may have a different username for the same password and
email address.

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Entering the details...

I include this printscreen only that it can appear often on a slowish connection speed.

Getting on to Edmodo

When you enrol on Edmodo this is the inital screen you see. The "Timeline" (highlighted above) is
shown below the main box and you can see your first message. At the top you can see your welcome
name and the opportunity to alter the settings (see later)

Changing the Settings

Click on the Settings tab to alter some of your personal settings

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Altering the User Photo

There are limited changes you can make here eg e-mail address, first and last name and user photo.
You can either select one ot the clipart photos or press the Browse.. button to select your own saved
image.

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Selecting an Image

I have chosen an image from My Pictures. Edmodo will take any image type including animated GIFs.

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Confirming Image

After a short moment the image is uploaded.

Your New Avatar

When you press the <<go back home link you see your new avatar.

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Logging Out

Press the Logout link to end your Edmodo session.

Logging Back on

To log back on just enter your details in the username and password box and click the Sign in box.

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