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= Welcome to CCISD-Edmodo Training =

Getting Started Using Edmodo in the Classroom
Once you have logged in to your Edmodo Account and have completed the assignments in the Edmodo Training class group, You are ready to learn how to use Edmodo in the classroom.

Select your practice class group. Look at the Google Survey Responses to view your classmates' Edmodo class codes. To join, locate the "Groups" tab on the left side of your Edmodo page (below your avatar) and join  __each__ class. (Although you are a teacher, you will complete work as a "student" in the other groups that you belong to).
 * Add your contact information and class code to this GOOGLE SURVEY . (The Edmodo Training group members will be joining your class). **

Next, type and post a note welcoming your new members to your class. At the bottom of the text box, make sure to send it to the correct group in the “Send to…” location. (For your future reference, you can send a message to all of your class periods). For more information, click here: Post a Note

Now you are ready to create an assignment and post to the class. Select the "assignment" tab in the "post" section and fill in the boxes. Assign a due date of your choice. You do not need to "load assignment" right now. If you need assistance, click here: Post and Grade an Assignment

The due date you select will automatically post to the Edmodo calendar. (In your own classroom, students who do not turn in their assignment by this date will be notified by Edmodo that the assignment is late as a notification). *This is not meant to be a major assignment. You could simply have someone tell you their favorite food - Keep It Simple! This assignment will be completed and submitted to you electronically to be graded.

Verify your “class roster” periodically. Go to the "members" section (right side of the page) and see if you have students in your section. Manage Your Groups (Notice how you can change a member's status).

As a teacher, grade and score the assignments received from your students. Post comments directly to your student. Post and Grade Assignments

Go to the Edmodo Training Group and take the Quiz. You may need to continue the rest of these activities on your own time before school starts. If you have any trouble and can't find the answers from the Edmodo Help Center or Edmodo Support Group, please feel free to email me at sandraca@ccisd.com

Establishing Electronic Communication with your Students

Set up a minimum of four (4) groups or classes that you can use next semester (you don't need a class roster). Be creative - you can set up classes for professional development, clubs, parents, sports, etc. Groups are not limited to the classes that you teach because of calendar features, blogging, video and podcast postings, and student communication which is safer than using Facebook. Click here for additional help: Create a Group Manage your Groups Set Up Small Groups within a class CoTeaching

Once you have done that, you may want to use these activities to help your students learn to use Edmodo.

Find or use an interesting educational tool such as flashcards (Quizlet or word/excel document), tutorial, or video that you can upload as a note or assignment link to your class (this can be anything that you use normally in your classroom). Include a note that describes how the information will help the students. (Most students use Edmodo from home, so they should be able to view videos from YouTube). To add a link to your note, click on "link," and attach and paste your website url in the box. Once it is attached, you can choose your group that you want to post the note to. You can even ask students to respond to a question after using the item.

Create a second assignment. Start by creating a note to the class. This time, attach a worksheet (Word document or actual classroom worksheet) to the assignment by selecting "file," Provide a brief note to students about what they need to do. Share it with your class(es). If you have added a document (can be any type, PowerPoint, Word) to your library, OR have integrated Google Docs with your Edmodo account, select "library," and choose a document to attach to your assignment. Calendar Help Google Docs Integration

Go to your Library by clicking on the tab at the top of the Edmodo page. Verify that your document has been added as a “linked” item. Library Help Folders **SHOULD** be created to organize your documents as well and attached to classes of your choice. You may want to only share certain documents with each of your classes. Explore how to use the library, create one folder, and add a document to that folder.

Check your groups that you belong to. What assignments do you have to do? What is on the calendar? As a “student” you will need to complete an assignment and submit it to your teacher electronically. ** Any Word document provided as attachments will need to be re-saved to include your name (to get it out of read-only status first). You will save it one more time in your personal documents and then need to upload it for grading by your "teacher." ** If you were not provided a Word document, create your own and attach it when you submit your assignment.

Establishing Electronic Communication with your Students

As a teacher, create an alert reminding students of an upcoming test.

Set up your calendar for the month by clicking on a date. (You will be prompted to select who your calendar event will be sent to, i.e. the Edmodo Training Group). Add homework assignments, quizzes, tests, vacation or holidays. Notice that when you create an assignment on the main page the due date automatically goes to the calendar. Calendar Help

If a student approaches you to let you know they have lost their password, you can reset their password. Go into the settings function and review how to reset a students password or locate the topic in the "Help" area.

Take any documents in your library and organize a folder. Check that class folder to make sure the document is there. Write a note to your students letting them know what you added.

Change the color for each group by placing the cursor over the square and selecting a new color. Color code your calendar as well - this really helps students organized!

Write a note establishing ground rules for online posting in your class. Students like to socialize online and this is a great opportunity for them to learn netiquette rules in a safe environment. If you discover that a student is abusing this privilege, you can go in to your class roster and change them to "read-only" status. See Teacher Roll-Out Resources!

Final Steps and Planning for Implementation

Get your parents access and communication. Link for parent accounts: Parent Accounts

Is there any content, inventory surveys, or videos that you can get ready for your classes in August? Start adding assignments to the calendar and posting documents to your library.

Create a quiz by July 30 and post it. Learn how here: Create a Quiz. Learn how to grade quizzes here. Grade a Quiz Now take a quiz for each group by August 1 that you belong to. Review the results of your "students." Award a badge to two people. Award a Badge! Incentives for your Students

Using the “Search Teachers” link (on the right), add the other teachers from this class to your learning network. Use the Google survey results above to help you get started. This will allow you to communicate and exchange ideas with other teachers using Edmodo. Connect with Teachers.

You might be surprised how many CCISD teachers are using Edmodo - this is a great way to exchange ideas easily. For example, if I share a link or document with you on Edmodo, it goes directly into your library, and you can share it with your students. There are also great groups to join to expand your digital learning community.

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