This week's Web 2.0 tool comes from Edmodo.
Edmodo is like a classroom version of Facebook. Teachers and students each create their own profile accounts.
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| Edmodo Homepage |
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| Create Groups for Classes |
Teachers create a virtual classroom/group space that the students use to access Edmodo. Every group space has an access code to manage students entry into the correct groups.
Edmodo allows teachers to post notes, links, and assignments for students to complete. There's even an option to add alerts to communicate important information quickly. Each of these can be sent directly to specific students, teachers, or groups. Teachers can easily see and access students' completed assignments and replies to posts.
It provides a safe location for students and teachers to communicate with one another. There's also an option for teachers to maintain access and communication with their students using a cell phone application. There's even an option to maintain an Edmodo grade book and library for teachers to access.
Through Edmodo the community begun in the classroom can continue build when the students go home and encourage every student to participate. In this safe environment that many students are already familiar with through their use of Facebook, instructor can allow students more freedom of creativity in their assignments while giving them the opportunity to further develop their teamworking skills and their ability effectively use the internet to enhance their learning and knowledge.
