Edmodo





** Web-Based Delivery Tool **** [|- //Edmodo//] ** Edmodo, created in 2008, is a free social learning network for teachers, students and parents The interface is very much like Facebook which makes it familiar for users to easily navigate through the site. Basic social networking features include, sharing links, photos, documents, blogs, and presentations. There are many valuable features to support educational purposes which include controlled groups for each class, calendar, grades, library (resources and materials repository), notes, assignments, quizzes, polls, backpack (storage area) for students, and free mobile application (Rivero, 2011; “Tech Talk,” 2011).
 * Group code - ms8yI5
 * Group invite URL - []

 Emerging trends and technology give social networking a pivotal role in education. Social learning enables a more interactive and engaging environment for teachers and students. Additionally, this is a great way to network with parents in order to keep them in the loop (Davis, 2011). [|Edmodo] is a reasonable way to deliver instruction.

 Here are a few ideas of how to use Edmodo :
 * 1) Assignments may be either uploaded or created. Instructors can view who turned in assignments and when they were completed.
 * 2) Polls can be created to assess learning styles and learners' preferences.
 * 3) Quizzes can be produced and edited in various formats.
 * 4) Folders (a library repository) can be created for students to access additional resources.
 * 5) External resources such as video tutorials and sites may be added to the curriculum as well.
 * 6)  Teachers eliminate cross posting through the creation of sub-groups within a course. After each course period is completed the teacher closes out the network and creates a new one for the next course.
 * 7)  [|Edmodo] also has iOS and Android capabilities available through the Apple App Store and the Android Marketplace. The mobile applications enable elearning in a mobile learning environment.

Be sure to access our site which illustrates learning activity #1 so you can experience for yourself the many features Edmodo has to offer.  If you do not have an account, sign up for an account and use this code, ms8yI5 to join the class group. Or you may request to join the class/group by clicking this link here. []

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