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Introduction

Edmodo is a social networking app (much like facebook) which allows the user to create an online learning system for a particular class. One of the best features about edmodo is it allows for quizzes, polls and assignments to all be uploaded to the one website, rather than using separate apps for each. The interface is also very similar to a facebook group which would be an excellent tool for student engagement, as this is something students can relate to and know how to use without too much instruction. Edmodo offers itself best to a single topic, due to it's scrolling nature, and would therefore be best used at either a stage 6 tool, or for a single topic in stage 4 or 5

Instructions
Teachers create an edmodo page and then invite students to participate in it. One of the best features of the site is allowing students to upload assignments. This saves paper and teachers having an influx of emails with student assignments.Below is a screengrab of the create assignment page.

I propose that the graphing assignment in this post be uploaded to the class edmodo.


Outcomes Covered
Using the graphing exercise, the course outcomes would be:
SC5-10PW applies models, theories and laws to explain situations involving energy, force and motion

PW2 The motion of objects can be described and predicted using the laws of physics. (ACSSU229)
b. explain qualitatively the relationship between distance, speed and time
c. relate acceleration qualitatively to a change in speed and/or direction as a result of a net force
d. analyse qualitatively everyday situations involving motion in terms of Newton's laws

WS5.1 Students identify data to be collected for an investigation by:
b. explaining why certain types of information need to be collected in a range of investigation types
c. selecting possible sources of data, including secondary sources, relevant to the investigation
d. justifying why variables need to be kept constant if reliable first-hand data is to be collected in controlled experiments

SC5-6WS undertakes first-hand investigations to collect valid and reliable data and information, individually and collaboratively

WS6 Students conduct investigations by:
b. safely constructing, assembling and manipulating identified equipment
d. using appropriate units for measuring physical quantities
e. reporting data and information, evidence and findings, with accuracy and honesty
f. evaluating the effectiveness of the planned procedure, considering risk factors and ethical issues, and suggesting improvements as appropriate

SC5-7WS processes, analyses and evaluates data from first-hand investigations and secondary sources to develop evidence-based arguments and conclusions

WS7.1 Students process data and information by:
a. selecting and using a variety of methods to organise data and information including diagrams, tables, models, spreadsheets and databases
d. applying numerical procedures and mathematical concepts and using digital technologies, where appropriate
f. describing specific ways to improve the quality of the data

WS7.2 Students analyse data and information by:
a. analysing patterns and trends, including identifying inconsistencies in data and information (ACSIS169, ACSIS203)
b. describing relationships between variables
c. assessing the validity and reliability of first-hand data