Instant Edmodo How-to

Table of Content

• Chapter 1. Instant Edmodo How-to
• Managing your Edmodo Library (Intermediate)
• Wrapping It Up: What Is The Best Edmodo Alternative?
• Creating Edmodo groups (Simple)

Whether you are a novice or have dabbled with Edmodo, this book will teach you the tips and tricks to successfully use all of the features of the system. You will walk away with the tools necessary to better engage your students in their own learning. A practical, guided instructional set to implement the full capabilities of Edmodo in a more engaging and connected online classroom environment. Whether you are a new or veteran Edmodo user, this guide will provide the instructions necessary to navigate the simplest and most advanced features of this system.

Make the appropriate changes and return to your home screen by clicking on the Home icon on the top left-hand side of your screen. Sometimes is it necessary to break your full class into smaller sections for a variety of tasks. This management feature will allow you to quickly and easily maneuver students into an array of smaller groups. Have students take these steps to create an Edmodo account.

Chapter 1. Instant Edmodo How-to

It is suggested that once all students join the group, you, the teacher, should lock the group code. To lock the group code, simply click on the black Lock icon located next to the blue box with the white group code. If you unlock the group code, a new code is automatically generated.

We’ve updated our privacy policy so that we are compliant with changing global privacy regulations and to provide you with insight into the limited ways in which we use your data. FREE 60-day trial to the world’s largest digital library. After logging in to the site simply scan around and find the link you need. Click on the question numbers along the left-hand side, answering each one. Select your teacher's name from the drop down menu below where it says "File, Link, Library." Fill in all of the information requested, USING YOUR SCHOOL EMAIL ACCOUNT. When asked for the group code, your instructor will provide that for you.

Managing your Edmodo Library (Intermediate)

This group code is unique to each group and can be changed or locked as needed. This is the code that will be shared with students so that they may join and begin interacting in your Edmodo group. You will want to lock this group code once all students have joined. Edmodo will automatically lock a code 14 days after a group has been created or the code has been reset. One of the best parts about Canvas is that it offers a free account for individual teachers.

Thus, if you are running several large groups at a time, you will probably want to send a note to each group. It will also help to ensure that your group members are reading the replies posted by their classmates. Students are more likely to read through 30 replies than they are to read through 150 replies. Any good teacher knows that even the best students can occasionally be off-task, which might lead to the potential for inappropriate postings. The best way to combat this is to monitor the posts made by students.

Wrapping It Up: What Is The Best Edmodo Alternative?

I also like that a member in one group may have a question that could benefit a member in a different group. However, this could also be a drawback if you don't want members from multiple groups interacting. If this is the case, simply send the assignment separately to each group. Once you have created your account, you will be prompted to upload a photo of yourself.

Moodle lets you set up a customized website for teaching your students. You can use a wide range of plugins to add functionality or get help from the community of users and developers. Google Classroom is one of the most popular class management platforms, for good reason. Since students can connect to it with their existing Google accounts, it makes it much easier for students to use it than, say, Edmodo. Using the class scheduler, just specify how many times you need to teach a particular class in a week. MyClassCampus takes mobile learning to the next level with their PocketStudy mobile app.

It is important to note that students below the age of 13 must receive parental permission to create an account. You will want to talk to someone within your district to determine the legality and forms that need to be on file if you choose to use this within your classroom. Upon account creation you will immediately be taking to the home page of your account. Giving parents access to your classroom's group creates a connected experience for them.

Create the assignment via a Word document and prepare to upload it to Edmodo. Type in the recipients or group to whom you intend to send the post. Create your small groups to manage with these simple steps. If an inappropriate activity is posted on the group's wall, you can limit or remove a member of your group.

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You don't have to worry about students forgetting to write assignment due dates in their planner anymore. Edmodo creates an easy-to-use and easy-to-reference planner for teachers, students, and parents. Once small groups are created, you will be able to post notes, create assignments, and send quizzes to the appropriately identified small groups. This process mirrors the process described in the upcoming sections. You will learn how to turn your classroom into a paperless environment that can be managed from anywhere and at anytime. 4.Note to Students This guide will take you through a tour of the key features of the Edmodo social learning site, to help you get started.

Now that you have created your groups, you need your students to join them. Remember that Edmodo is a secure environment for your students, but you need to take care to follow the steps to ensure the integrity of the groups is maintained. Watch this video about how to add documents and links to your folders in your Edmodo Library. Students can also upload pictures or videos showcasing their progress or experiments they worked on. Each student will get their own personal photo catalog, which they can access from any device that is connected to the internet, including iPads and Chromebooks.

Why Edmodo

To sort the two, choose the appropriate designation for either links or files. In the same area, it is also possible to choose to view a list of all items in your Library or to view them as a matrix. The most recently added Library item will appear at the head of the list or at the top of the matrix, with the last item being identified as the one that was added first.

Choose the group or groups that you want to send the note or alert to. The ability to send a note or an alert to multiple groups at once can save you time. Type the message once and distribute it to as many groups as you need.