Edmodo at its core is a website that creates an anytime and anywhere learning environment. It allows students and teachers to connect, safely and securely, outside of the classroom without having to connect via personal social networking websites such as Facebook. I've been using Edmodo in every class, every day. It allows me to post messages to students, as a group or individually. I can post classroom discussion topics that really get the class talking, digitally. I've posted topics such as "If you could change one thing about our school rules, what would it be and why?" These discussion topics are secretly getting students to practice their writing skills and is a fun and interesting way to learn more about the students and their views on certain aspects of life.
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Edmodo has a host of features that are too many to list. Students love using it because it is familiar... It looks like Facebook! Edmodo doesn't just keep students engaged, it gives the teacher many tools to use to get all students to the mastery level. Check it out and create your classes free at http://www.edmodo.com.