Delete text and place photo here.Edmodo: Secure Social

Learning Network

By Jennie Hughes and Tamarah Jones

A safe and easy way to do the following:

Connect

Exchange ideas

Share content

Access homework, grades, and school notices

A free social learning network for teachers, students, schools, and districts.

An educational program that allows teachers and students to particpate and collaborate in the following:

Microblogging discussionsRespond to pollsManage and submit assignmentsAccess homework, grades, and school information

What is Edmodo?

Security

It is closed and secure envionment.

No personal information is required from students. Students join by teacher invitation only.

No direct message between students occurs.

All communications are archived.

Teacher has full management control.

Accessibility

Teachers……………………..

Parents….

Students………………………

Mobile AccessProvides updates and notifications on the go via mobile APP iphone, ipod, or Android

Access Edmodo on any mobile browser at m.edmodo.com

Safe Networking Practices

Teachers lock group code when class group is established

Teachers monitor class rosters to maintain active members

Teachers educate students about proper on-line etiquette

Use read-only status to curb inappropriate postings

Benefits and Limitations

Training and Support

Weekly Edmodo Webinarshttp://blog.edmodo.com/category/webinar/

Help Centerhelp.edmodo.com

Edmodo Support Communityhttp://www.edmodo.com/community/support

District technology services

References

Buescher, E. (2010). The wonders of educational blogging. Retrieved from http://coe.wintrhrop.educ/jonesmg/LTI/2010Fwhitepapers/Eileen_Buescher.pdf Edmodo FAQ topics (2010). Retrieved from http://helpedmodo.com/frequently-asked-questions Edmodo for teachers guide (2010). Retrieved from http://helpedmodo.com/userguide