Edmodo is a private social networking site where teachers, students, and parents can connect, engage and learn; taking learning beyond the classroom walls.

Edmodo has advanced privacy settings built in, making it a very safe, secure, (and free) platform for schools. Its’ visual similarity to Facebook makes it extremely user-friendly for teachers and students of all ages; and isn’t blocked in most school systems.

For: Teachers, Students, Parents

Cost: Free, but requires a web account (iTunes Download)

Requires WiFi?: Yes

Educational Applications

• Easily manage grades, projects, surveys, and student discussion topics
• Share worksamples, videos, pictures of classroom activities with parents (through their child’s profile)
• Help (absent) students keep up-to-date with what’s happening in school
• Create collaborative stories, literature circles, book clubs, participate in global projects (example)
• Provide stimulus for improving writing skills
• Create virtual exhibitions, museum scavenger hunts
• Teachers can join professional learning communities in areas of interest (e.g. education technology, school administration)
• And MUCH more!