Edmodo is an educational communication, coaching tools. it can be used in classroom from Kinder to year 12. The Edmodo network enables teachers to share content, distribute quizzes, assignments, and manage communication with students. Teachers set up class pages , give students the code to the page , and instantly the open communication between students and teachers begin. You can ask students to post assignments , answer questions or simply remind them to bring their practical equipment for the next food technology class. it is available on all devices, but mobile devices will require you to download the app or log in through the internet. This is a free , fun and innovative way to communicate .
https://www.edmodo.com/ |
Classm8 is a specific application and site available for staff and students in the Parramatta Catholic Education Office diocese. Students are given a login and password , and can access the site from any device with internet connection. This site allows teachers to communicate to the class a whole , post comments on work uploaded , or send a particular students a request or comment , without everyone else knowing. As this site is governed by the Parramatta CEO , and teachers control the content is age appropriate from kinder through to year 12. This site is free.
http://classm8.parra.catholic.edu.au/ |
Emails are a basic but essential resource used in todays classroom. They can be used from student to student to pass information whilst working on group work , or from student to teacher whilst pre-submitting an essay or assignment to see if your on the right track. Teachers can use emails to send class reminders , or to pass work on to a student who is away sick, the list is endless. Age groups for emails , would be more appropriate for year 7 and up , as class teachers would use other digital modes to contact students younger such as Classm8. There is no cost to emails, and is available on all devices with an internet connection.
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Moodle is an online learning management tool, that allows teachers to create interactive pages with a private website, that includes students within a multitude of task. Teachers can create course specific activities or use the online templates provided. students can participate in online forums and discussion, as well as complete activities online. Its a great way to share and exchange information. As each is a personalised website and created by the teacher , only age appropriate content would be included. Moodle is available on all devices , mobile and desktop. Moodle free to setup , and run.
https://moodle.com/ |