Technical+Requirements



Students must have access to the internet outside of the classroom.

Teachers must ensure that this Web 2.0 tool is not filtered by the school internet, and that this tool is acceptable according to the district's acceptable use and internet safety policies. Teacher's should also inform parents about the site and get parental permission for their children to participate in edmodo.

Students do not need an email to sign up. They just need the code from the teacher. In order to be notified of updates however, students need an email or a cell phone (note: charges might apply for receiving these updates). This feature is an enhancement and is not necessary to participate in edmodo; they can check the website themselves.

Edmodo is geared more for secondary education.

It is advised that teachers take the time to go over how to use edmodo, as well as to establish rules and expectations of online participation (i.e. standard English, respect for one another, appropriate links, etc.). It would be wise for a media specialist to discuss the ethics of participating in a web 2.0 tool like edmodo.