Edmodo --Social Learning in the Classroom

In a recent  discussion with a teacher the question was raised:   "Why can't we have a platform like Facebook for teachers?" to be able to interact with students? My Friend, Jennifer Lagarde highly recommends this educational version of Facebook:  http://www.edmodo.com/home/   She says her teachers love it.  I signed up for a generic tjmswsnc account with my "usual" password, if anyone at school wants to try it before signing up yourself

What is edmodo video:
http://www.edmodo.com/?language=en&auto_selected_lang=true#

Guide to edmodo:
http://www.edmodo.com/guide/

Edmodo blog:
http://blog.edmodo.com/

Here are some testimonies from teachers with ideas:

edmodo in L/Arts:
http://projects.minot.k12.nd.us/groups/chris/weblog/6dae5/

http://usgovteducatorsblog.blogspot.com/2010/06/edmodo-new-tool-for-connecting-in.html

http://blog.edmodo.com/2010/02/02/teachers-corner-robert-millers-edmodo-experience/

http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2009/01/edmodo-microblogging-for-students.html

http://www.pbs.org/teachers/mediainfusion/2010/07/edmodo-a-great-and-interesting-new-opportunity.html

http://www.appappeal.com/app/edmodo/

Check out how another school is using social networking:
http://www.northjersey.com/news/111909_New_Milford_teachers_using_Twitter_social_media_sites_to_engage_students.html


School Policies on Social Networking with Students:

http://tjmstechtips.blogspot.com/search/label/Facebook