Edmodo Made Easy

By: Susan O’Day

What is Edmodo?

•Social learning network & Learning management system

•Student Uses•Collaborate with classmates & teachers.•Post projects•Turn in assignments•Take quizzes & tests

•Teacher Uses•Collaborate with colleagues & students•Post media•Post, collect, & grade assignments•Create, post, & grade assessments

Setting Up Your Profile

Click on “Account” and “Settings” to access your profile.

On the profile page you can change:

•Profile Picture•Privacy Settings•Notifications•Password•Account Info

Creating A Group

• Click on ”Create” in the Groups Area on the left of your Home Page.

• Give the group a name, select the grade level or use the slider to select multiple grade levels, and choose a subject.

• Click Create and you will be given the group code for others to use to join the group.

Joining Groups• Click on “Join” in the Groups Area on

the left of your Home Page.• Insert the group code.

Student Sign-UP• Students will click on “I’m a Student.” • Students will add:

– the group code – their username– a password – their first and last name

• click “Sign up” to join.

o Students do not need an email address to register.

Student ProfileStudents can create their own profiles for Edmodo:

•Badges•Learning Styles•Profile Picture•Groups/Classes

Student Sign-Up Information• Students cannot create an Edmodo account

without a group code. • They will be automatically put into your group

when they sign up. • Students can be a part of multiple groups/classes

by joining using the individual group codes.• Two ways to register students:

– Students register themselves – make sure to change group code once they are

done.– Teacher registers all of the students using

first/last name

Managing Groups & Students

Group Info Area

•Group Code•Group Settings

*Name *Grade*Subject *Archive & Delete

•Members Management Button

Member Management Screen

•User Name & Info•Password Reset•Parent Code•Award Badges•Manage grouping

Badges

Are rewarded to students and even teachers for completing a task or reaching a milestone.

Teachers award their students badges.1.Click on “Award Badge”2.Choose to create your own or use stock badges.

To create your own: Fill-in fields and upload a picture.

Teacher badges are awarded by Edmodo.

Co-Teaching & CollaborationCo-Teaching Settings

1.Click on “Manage” on the right side of your screen.2.Select the appropriate account.3.Change their access to “Co-Teacher”.

Groups & Subgroups

Groups are ways to organize your students by subject, section, or topic.

•Teachers and students can join multiple groups

•Teachers can create “small groups” or sub groups within a group.

•Helpful way to differentiate instruction.

Creating a sub-group

1.Click on “Manage” on the right side of your screen.2.Click on “Create Small Group” & name your group when prompted.3.Use the interface to add students to the sub-group.

Parent Access

Edmodo allows parent access through the parent portal.

•Assignments Due•Late Assignments•New grades•Upcoming Events•Assignment Comments•Announcements and messages from teachers•See a list of their child’s teachers.

Parent codes are student specific and can be accessed on the management screen.

Posting on EdmodoChoose what type of post you want.

Attach a file from your computer, Internet link, or link to an item in your library.

Type information here

Choose who you want to sent your post to.

Posting

Parental Contact

Communicate With YourStudents

Managing PostsTeachers are able to manage ALL of the posts on Edmodo.

•Delete - This will delete the initial post and all replies to that post.•Edit – Allows changes to be made to an existing post.•Link to the post – Provides a URL link for this post.•Public – Makes the post public on the public page.

NOTE: In order for post links to be viewable by outsiders, they MUST be made public.

Note: Students can only manage their own posts.

Student Posting

Students are unable to direct message each other.

EVERYTHING posted is visible to the teacher.

Replying to PostsStudents and teacher can reply to a post by clicking “Reply”

Can be used as a way for students to “talk” to their teachers.

Can be used as a discussion thread regarding a topic studied in class.

•Make sure you have rules for your discussion thread.

•Required length•Number of posts•Grammar & structure

Alerts & NotesAlerts are for important messages to your students

•Limit: 140 characters.

Notes are the most common type of post.

•Messages to groups•Links to information and materials.•Attachments for assignments, etc.

Links

Files

Attach files and link to notes using the “Attach” buttons.

Assignment

Create & Post Assignments

Assignment portal allows students to view & turn-in assignments in one location.

Students can also post assignments for the whole class to see and comment on.

Turning In Assignments1. Click on “Turn In” to

get to assignment portal.

2. Upload file or link.3. Leave a comment if

needed.4. Click “submit”

Once assignment has been turned in it appears in the teacher’s notification area.

Creating Assessments1. Click on “Quiz” in

the post area.2. Choose to upload

a previous quiz or create a new one.

Use Quiz Creator to:•Create questions•Set answers•Set time limit•Set point value

Assessment DataGrading Assessments:

•Multiple choice questions grade automatically

•Short answer & Fill-in-the-blank graded by teacher.

Data Driven:

Data spreadsheet lets teacher track students’ progress.

PollsCreating Class Polls

1. Click on “Quiz” in the post area.

2. Type in poll question and choices.

•Learning Styles•Literary Opinions•Content Opinions•Multimedia Programming•Etc.

NotificationsQuick links to important information:

Connections = Fellow Teachers *Edmodo recommends connections.

Turned-In Assignments

Upcoming Events – From Calendar

Alerts – Posted to group page

Group Members = Students *Need group code.

Grading Student Work1. Click on “Grades” on toolbar.2. Select student to view their work.3. Type in score & total possible score.4. Click on “Grade”.

GradebookGradebook Features & Functions:

•Enter & Edit grades•See grades for all assignments•Total percentage for students & class

Note: Assignments DO NOT close. Enter a “0” in the grade field to close the assignment.

AnnotatingTeachers can mark-up student papers

•Highlight text•Notes

Click on “Annotate” and the document will open in a window with marking tools.

Students can view their annotations.

•Grade comments•Correct & Resubmit

LibraryAllows the teacher to store materials on Edmodo.

•Files/Documents•Audio & Video Resources•Pictures & Graphics•Internet links

Professional CommunitiesEducators from around the world share strategies and ideas.

•Subject Area•Arts•Media•Technology

Support/HelpFor more Edmodo resources go to:

http://www.help.edmodo.com