2. What is Edmodo?
Web 2.0 tool aimed at students
Social Networking site- current and constantly being
updated
World wide site- URL: ‘.com’
Forums
Assignments
Communicate with teacher out of school hours
3. What is a Web 2.0 tool?
Technology beyond earlier sites
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Not necessarily an update but cumulative changes
Interaction and Collaboration
Examples: blogs, video sharing
4. Digital footprint
Low digital footprint
Name, Surname- that doesn’t even have to be real
Group code- created by teacher
Email address is optional
Student friendly
5. How does it work
No ads
Easy to use
Just username and password
Includes: forums, select subject, groups, assignments.
6. Disadvantages
May distract students whilst studying
If they don’t have wifi or a computer it could be a
problem
If all the work is only online if the site crashes all will be
lost
7. Advantages
Easy to use and understand
Good tutorials online
Efficient
Easy for both the teacher and student
Encourages students
Will always have access to work- wifi
Low digital footprint