Technology Tool: Edmodo Katie Dunn Fall 2010
What is it? EdmodoVideo “Edmodois a private microblogging platform that teachers and students can use to send notes, links, files, alerts, assignments, and events to each other. Teachers also have the ability to mark any post from their classes as public to share with the outside world. You can also create private groups for you and your colleagues to collaborate. It’s free & simple to use!” – Edmodo Blog, September 2008
www.edmodo.com A Web 2.0 Tool Assignment “turn-in” and grading system Notifications via twitter, text, email Polls, RSS feed, links, assignments, comments within groups
Tell me more… Customized Connections Managed Support Support teacher adoption, collaboration and use Monitor student usage Analyze Activity Track classroom participation Measure engagement and adoption Customized Connections Create your own edmodo web address Connect teachers, schools and the district securely in real-time (from www.edmodo.com)
Features: On twitter LaTex (new this month – math language) Android, iPhone, iPod, etc. Share and Tag features Document viewer Personal “Library” of files, links, embeds, messages In Spanish!
Features: Weekly Webinars on Tuesdays and Thursdays Coming Soon: Help Desk Lesson plans/ideas from Wesbite as well as other teachers