Advantages of

 Edmodo is free. It will always be free.

 Edmodo is secure
 Edmodo allows many levels of control
 Edmodo does not require an email address for students
 Edmodo supports a huge variety of media files
 Edmodo apps provide full functionality on the go
 Edmodo allows students to view or turn in assignments anytime
 Edmodo encourages discussion and participation
Teacher Sign Up

 Visit Edmodo.com

 Select “I’m a Teacher”

 Complete the registration form

 Select “sign up”

 A confirmation email will be sent

 Click on the link in the email to activate the account

Student Sign Up

 Provide students with the 6-digit group code

 Visit Edmodo.com

 Select “I’m a Student”

 Complete the registration form

 Select “Sign Up”

 An email is not required to sign up

Account Settings

 Click on “Account” then “Settings”

 Notifications
 Upcoming events, assignments
 New connections, posts, assignments needed grading
 Students see new assignments due and new posted grades

 Privacy
 Block connection requests
 Limit profile access

 Manage Profile Information

Parent Accounts

 Click on a group.

 Click on “Manage” under the Members section.

 Download the “Parent Code Spreadsheet” (Excel)

 Each parent has a unique code

 Parents can see

 direct messages
 public messages
 Assignments and grades
 Calendar
Groups

 Click on “Create”

 Name the group

 Select a grade level

 Select a subject area

 Click on “Create”

 Each new group has a unique 6-digit code

Manage Groups

 Lock/Reset

 Group Settings

 Manage Members
 Moderate
 Read Only

 Create Small Groups

 Manage Small Groups

Co-Teacher

 Co-teachers joins using the same unique 6-digit code.

 In the members section, click on “Manage”

 Click on the co-teacher’s name.

 Choose co-teacher from the Access dropdown menu

 Co-Teachers have the same functionality as owner with some

limitations
 Cannot archive or delete groups
 Cannot add another co-teacher
 Cannot delete the original creator
Public Spaces

 By default all Edmodo content is private

 Only group members can read posts

 The group owner can mark posts as “public” on a case-by-

case basis
 Select “Public” from the dropdown menu

 Click on “Public” again to remove the public status

Posts

 Send and reply to posts

 Search and filter posts

 Edit or delete posts

 And much more

Add Content

 Select “Library” from the Navigation Bar

 Add content
 Edmodo supports a huge variety of file formats
 Click “Upload”
 Choose the file to add
 Click “Add to Library”
 Click on the item in the library to
 Delete the item
 Download the item
 Preview the item
 Assign the item to a folder
Create Folders

 Select “Library” from the Navigation Bar

 Create folders
 Click on “New” next to “Folders”
 Name the new folder
 Select the groups you wish to share with
 Click “Create”
Create Folders

 Select “Library” from the Content Bar

 Create folders
 Click on “New” next to “Folders”
 Name the new folder
 Select the groups you wish to share with
 Click “Create”

 Sharing a Folder
 Click on the folder
 Select the groups you wish to share with
Calendar

 Share events and track assignments

 Select the “Calendar” from the Navigation Bar

 Click on the date of the event

 Name the event

 Choose the group(s) to see the event

 Click “Create”

 To delete an event, click on the event and then “delete”

Post Assignments

 Click on “Assignments” in the Navigation Bar

 Name the assignment

 Provide a detailed description of the assignment

 Provide a due date

 Add any attachments (files, links, or Library content)

 Choose the groups(s) to send to

 Click on “Send”
Turning In

 Click on “Assignments” in the Navigation Bar

 Select “Turn In” next to the due date

 Attach homework and include a message

 Click on “Turn In Assignment”

Grading Assignments

 You will be notified when an assignment is turned in

 The number on the “Turned In” increases
 A notification is added

 Click “Turned In Assignments” to review

 Choose the student’s name

 Review, grade, and comment on assignments

Gradebook

 Click on “Grades” in the Navigation Bar

 Select group from the dropdown menu that you would like to
access
 Posted assignments are automatically added
 Grades are automatically added
 Add or edit grades with in the Gradebook
 Review assignments
 Export the Gradebook as an Excel spreadsheet by clicking on
Export (CSV)
Extras

 Create and award badges to recognize achievement

 Connect with other teachers through Communities and

Connections
 Add other educator’s content to your Library

 Mobile apps for Android and iOS

 Bump!
Support

 Download this PowerPoint from

http://tinyurl.com/030612MHHW
 Download the Edmodo Users Guide from

http://tinyurl.com/MHHWUsersGuide
 Email

freemanc@hcboe.net