Edmodo

If you are interested in setting up a Web 2.0 environment for your class, but are worried about online security and safety, it might be worth exploring Edmodo. Their website says,

“Edmodo is a private micro-blogging platform built for use by teachers and students for use in the classroom. The problem with traditional web 2.0 tools in a k-12 classroom environment is concerns over privacy of the students. Edmodo has been built with the privacy of students in mind. Edmodo provides a way for teachers and students to share notes, links, and files. Teachers also have the ability to send, alerts, events, and assignments to students.”

see Edmodo here – http://www.edmodo.com/blog/about/