Edmodo

edmodo.com

Previously when I was looking at collages of pictures, I mentioned that some of that material could be used in a Glog and then turned in digitally to the teacher.  Here is a way that teachers can keep track of material being submitted digitally.  It is called Edmodo.  It can do more than just collect digital assignments but boy that would cut down on the consumption of paper being printed.  It is a way to let your students receive  their assignments digitally.  If a student is away, he or she will always have their homework posted.  You can post your notes and grades from markbook (use the html output option).   Parents can monitor their son or daughters  progress.  Imagine on parent teacher interview that you have a portfolio of work available to show them.   Take a chance and see what you can do with this.  I see some great benefits from using this.

Currently Mr. Davis is using Edmodo with great success in some classes and less in others.  You may want to pick his brain.

Here is a short video produced by Edmodo.

Here is a video which shows some ideas of how to use Edmodo.  Some might be applicable to you and some might not, but this may springboard you into new ideas.