1. Edmodo Learning with Social Networking

2. General Information Tool Name: Edmodo URL: https://www.edmodo.cohttps://www.edmodo.co

3. Description These days, kids are crazy about social media. So what better way to make them excited about learning than to present content and help them make connections with students in the same way. In a way, Edmodo is like and educational version of Facebook. Edmodo is an online social networking site for learning. The site provides a safe and controlled environment in which teachers and students can collaborate, share content and ideas, access and submit homework, take quizzes, and view announcements. Edmodo also allows teachers to connect with other teachers, and parents can also access the site.

4. How it works… The teacher creates a profile and then creates a group for her class. The teacher then provides students with an access code so that they may access the group site. Students can then access information posted by the teacher such as notes, alerts, polls, assignments, and quizzes. Students and participate in discussions and share their ideas with others. Teachers can also use the site to connect with other teachers.

5. Safe and Controlled Environment How is Edmodo a safe and controlled environment? The site is managed and controlled directly by the teacher. Students must have an access code given to them by the teacher in order to log in. The teacher can reset the access code if needed. There are no anonymous posts. There is no private messaging between students. Parents have access to the site. Teacher can delete any posts/content.

6. Demonstration & Features Below is a screenshot of Edmodo. It displays a newsfeed of posts where the teacher can view student activity. As you can see, it gives teachers the choice to post notes, alerts, assignments, quizzes, and polls.

7. Demonstration & Features Notes/Alerts: Teachers can posts notes and alerts to inform students of important information and share content. Assignments: An assignment can be posted online in which the student will answer online and the teacher will grade it online. Students can attach documents to submit as well. Quizzes: Teachers can create and share quizzes with students. Students will complete the quiz online and it will be graded online. Polls: Teachers can post polls in which students can vote on various topics which may inspire discussion.

8. Demonstration & Features Teachers directly manage their groups.

9. Demonstration & Features Calendar: The teacher can post and share important dates and due dates in the calendar. Grade Book: Teachers can post all student grades on Edmodo and print them out if needed. Students can access view their grades. Library: This contains all files that are uploaded. Teachers and students can both post to the library. Parent communication: Parents can be given a code to help them gain access to their child’s information. Teacher collaboration: Teachers can communicate and share content and ideas with one another.

10. Demonstration & Features Screenshot of the Library

11. Price? Edmodo is a free web site and currently all services are free.

12. Needed Equipment In order to access Edmodo the student must have access to :  A computer, tablet, or smartphone  An internet connection Since Edmodo would generally be accessed by students outside of the classroom, teachers need to be mindful of the extent to which students have internet access at home and use this to determine the extent that the tool should be utilized for the class.

13. Target Age/Grade/Subject I feel that this tool could be used by any age group with the appropriate assistance. For example, for younger users, parental involvement would be a must since this tool would be used mostly out of class. I think that students in middle school, junior high, and high school would most enjoy the site. Students of that age are more likely to already be involved in the social media frenzy and would enjoy implementing learning into something they are already familiar with and like. Students of this age are also more likely to have access to smartphones. Edmodo could be utilized for any subject/content area in order to help students gain access to information, assignments/quizzes, connect with other students, and share ideas.

14. Benefits Edmodo allows student to connect with one another with a focus on learning. Teachers could post summaries of lessons so that if a student is absent or out of class they could refer to the summary. It is a great place for students to access digital resources to further learning. Teachers could post homework and quizzes on the site to be completed at home, freeing up more class time. Teachers could post polls to get student opinion and inspire discussion amongst students.