Introduction to Edmodo

1. or How I Learned to
Stop Worrying and
Love Edmodo

2. Today’s Agenda
What can it do for us?
Parking Lot / Questions
Account Creation
Joining a Group
Exploration
Creating a class
Wrapping Up

3. What Edmodo CAN’T do:
Bring Twinkies back
Protect us from the impending
“fiscal cliff”
Clean your home, and prep dinner
(or do dishes and/or windows)
Provide the answer to life, the
universe, and everything

4. What Edmodo CAN do:
Allow communication between
students, parents and teachers
Assist with assignment
management
Allow resource sharing
Computer based testing options
Allow student collaboration
(not a complete list)

5. Parking Lot
If you have questions during
this session, go to the link for
todaysmeet.com/
mmsedmodo
to type/ask them

6. First things first…
Create an Edmodo
account!

7. Account creation
Navigate to
http://www.edmodo.com
Select the “I’m a Teacher”
button
Fill out the form, and click
the “Sign Up” button

8. Account creation
Be sure to check your e-
mail for a confirmation to
view the next steps for
Edmodo account set up.

9. Now what?
Time to join a group!
Join Code: bqvql9
Edmodo Training Group

10. Time to explore!
In the Edmodo Training
Group, you should see:
1. Poll
2. Assignment

11. Time to explore!
Be sure to complete both
the:
1. Poll (click on your
choice)
2. Assignment (click Turn
In)

12. Time to explore!
Be sure to complete both
the:
1. Poll (click on your
choice)
2. Assignment (click Turn
In)

13. Creating a class.
Along the left side of the
screen, look for the
Groups section. Click on
the Create link. Pick a
name for your Group
(class)

14. Creating a class.
Click on the + by Advanced
Options. Best practices:
Default all new members
to read-only AND
Moderate all Posts and
Replies!

15. Creating a class.
Optional: Set Grade Level
(or range) and Subject
Area for your class.
Then click the Create
button.

16. Homework!
Set up your teacher
profile.
Create at least ONE
group/class, using best
practices.

17. 3-2-1 in Edmodo
Before leaving, complete
the 3-2-1 assignment!