Learning Better Together with Edmodo!
Edmodo brings everyone in the
education community together to help learners succeed. We create technology,
content and platforms that connect teachers, students and parents to each other
and help all learners discover their passions and improve their skills.
What is Edmodo?
Edmodo is an
educational website that takes the ideas of a social network and refines them and
makes it appropriate for a classroom. Using Edmodo, students and teachers can
reach out to one another and connect by sharing ideas, problems, and helpful
tips. A teacher can assign and grade work on Edmodo; students can get help from
the entire class on Edmodo. It is a safe environment. There is no bullying or
inappropriate content, because the teacher can see everything that is posted on
Edmodo. Also, parents can join the class to bring a level of transparency that
is difficult to achieve without technology. All in all Edmodo is a great companion
to just about any class.
How to
Use Edmodo in the Classroom
Edmodo, also known as “Facebook for school,” is the premier social media
and learning platform for teachers and students alike. Founded in 2008, the
site has since gained over 20 million users. The K-12 social media network
continues to grow and is now available in six languages, including Spanish,
German and Greek. The platform’s app equivalent brings portability into the
equation, which means educators, students and even parents can always access
Edmodo when they need it.
Why Edmodo?
You do not need a computer lab
to use, you don’t have to have laptops in the room, it is something that will
complement your teaching and allow you to improve methods of communication with
your students outside of class. More communication usually means less confusion,
better work, and more time to engage and focus on those higher-level essential questions.
Why do I use Edmodo? The
points mentioned above are pretty good, but what I really love about Edmodo is
their dedication. I also love the fact that Edmodo is constantly updating to make
the site more powerful, easier to use and just better overall. Edmodo can be
applied to your classroom, your school, or even your district. Did I mention it
is all free?
How Teachers Can Use It
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With
Edmodo, teachers can truly bring the classroom online. With the ability to
give assignments, quizzes and polls to students, Edmodo users can manage
their classes and consolidate all of their activities in one place.Users also
have unlimited options in terms of sharing digital content. Teachers can
embed instructional videos, create learning groups for students, and manage
calendar events. Communities allow teachers to browse subjects in order to
find and share information within a broad stream of content and conversations
related to that topic.
The
platform offers numerous organizational features for teachers, even offering
an option for users to print out rosters for substitutes. Badges are another
fun feature, allowing educators to monitor the progress of student groups and
issue awards for their achievements. Enterprising educators can even use
Edmodo to connect with other classrooms around the globe. Whether they’re
studying a foreign language, history, economics or another subject,
partnering with a class online can be both socially engaging and culturally
rewarding for students.
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How Students Can Use It
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Students also stand to benefit from the platform.
They can access extra help from peers, instructors or SchoolTube. They’re
also able to turn in work for teacher review and get instant feedback,
including teacher annotations. Beyond being able to join groups for clubs,
sports and other activities, students (especially younger ones) can learn how
to interact safely and appropriately online.
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How Students Can Use It
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On Edmodo, even the ‘rents get in on the action.
Parents get the option to log in either as their children or themselves. They
can review the child’s work, grades and more. They also can receive updates
from their child’s teachers regarding missed assignments and school
happenings. Most importantly, Edmodo helps educate parents about the digital
literacy skills that all 21st-century students need. Now, with even a photo
editing software function included, Edmodo is truly a Web 2.0 “Swiss Army
knife” for educators and other stakeholders in K-12 education.
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Should you Edmodo?
This question only you can
answer, but I encourage you to keep an open mind. Edmodo is very simple to set
up and use. It takes very little time and very little extra effort on your
part. If you are not sure how to do something, please ask. I am here to help.
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