Creating a digital classroom using Edmodo

1. Edmodo
Building Your Digital Classroom Community
Presented by: Jennifer L. Scheffer @jlscheffer

2. Why Edmodo?
1. Safe, private environment
2. Parent & student communication
3. Organized, digital workflow

3. The Student Perspective
Amanda's thoughts on Edmodo
Nichole’s thoughts on Edmodo

4. Setting Up Your Account...
Click on “I’m a teacher”

5. Step 1
First Name
Last Name
e-mail
Password
Privacy Policy

6. Find Burlington High School

7. Upload a Profile Picture
This is optional

8. Select Communities you wish to join

9. A Completed Profile
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10. Step 2- Create Your Groups
Recommendation:
Create a group for each
class/subject you teach

11. Group Size & Description
Group Size

12. Sharing your group with students
Give students the group code
Tip:
Lock group once all
students have joined

13. Group Settings
Click to change group settings
Text Notifications

14. Moderate Posts & Replies

15. Creating Folders to Share
Click to create & share

16. Create Group Folders

17. Share Folders with Students

18. Adding Content to Folders
1. Click on the folder
2. Click “More” drop
down & select what
you want to add

19. Using the Library

20. Adding Content to the Library
1. Click on Add to Library
2. Select the file or link you
want to upload and click
“add”

21. Student/Parent Communication

22. Student/Parent Communication

23. Uploading Assignments

24. Upload Assignments
Assignments submitted & due
date
Embedded YouTube video

25. Student Quizzes
Quiz Title
Immediate feedback

26. Quiz Preview- Teacher View

27. Quiz Preview-Teacher View on Wall

28. Student Polls

29. Jack Dorsey

30. Added Benefits...
1. Google Drive integration
2. Free apps

31. Additional Resources
Sample Introduction Letter to Parents
Sample Parent Permission Form
Sample Code of Conduct
Edmodo Posting Rubric
Best Practices for Digital Citizenship Poster
Comprehensive Support & Help Center
https://support.edmodo.com/home#teacher

32. The Best Part….
Image Credit:
Xin Zhang BHS Class of 2014