Edmoto

= Edmoto =

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Creators: Nic Borg and Jeff O'Hara

__ About Edmoto __

 * This web tool is very similar to Facebook, however, it is only used for educational purposes. It is a place where teachers can post assignments and even grade them. It also allows students to share ideas and content, giving them an opportunity to expand their learning. Edmoto even allows schools, teachers, etc. to post notices about upcoming events. Just like Facebook and other social networks, Edmoto can be accessible through phones, ipods, and other mobile devices. This makes it very easy and fun for students which is why I believe this is an excellent tool to use with middle schoolers. Some of the benefits of Edmoto is that it is a very safe and secure network. It is teacher controlled and can not be accessed by anyone outside of Edmoto. Only students in the class are added which is where they receive all their assignments and where they can submit them. This website is also linked to many different countries all over the world and can allow classrooms from opposite ends of the world to connect and interact. Like mentioned previously, it is easily accessible which makes it very simple for students who are absent to see what they missed and get caught up on their homework. There are also games and other activities provided where students can learn about certain events, topics, etc. but also enjoying what they are learning.**
 * (I was not able to find or search for any disadvantages because you have to join to see how it really functions. This only shows how safe this tool is!)**

[|**Example**]
This is only an example of a "Community" in Edmoto, which is mostly just like a chat room and a place for teachers to connect and discuss topics. It gives a clear look into what Edmoto looks like and how it can be used**.**

__ How it can be used __
//**Teachers:**// -Post Assignments -Grade Assignments -Provide feedback on posts, assignments, etc and post reminders about upcoming events or homework that is due -Post grades -Provide links, videos, etc. that will help students with their homework -Communicate with other teachers in same school and school system or even around the world -Keep track of students who have missed class
 * Edmoto is an excellent way for teachers to control their classroom. Students are very interested in the internet and social networking sites, so this is a good way for teachers to maintain their students interest. Here is a list of ways teachers can use Edmoto:**

//**Students:**// There are many ways that students can use this web tool. They can post assignments or hold classroom discussions, based on what they teachers assigns. They can submit their work and have access to their grades. They can also stay on top of their assignments if they ever miss a class.There are even games and other activities that challenge students to really think, but also allowing them to have fun in the process. __Activity:__ 4th Grade Students will find the game "[|3rd World Farmer]." This is a game that allows student to maintain a farm in a 3rd world country. They are only given a certain amount of money per year, causing students to make hard decisions about how to spend it. Once they have "farmed," a season or year goes by. At the end of the season, a report is given. There could be some sort of disastrous event of the year, such as famine or war, or it could have been a good year. It also shows how much profit they made from their farms, giving students more income and allowing them to develop their farm. //Authentic Instruction:// -Learner Autonomy: Students are able to explore on their own and create their own farm. -Active: Maintaining their farm is a constant task, and students will be asked to reflect on how they made decisions about how to spend their money and what kind of events helped/hindered their farm. -Holistic: Game gives students insight on how people in 3rd world countries live and how much hard work goes into farming. -Complex: Provides students with difficult tasks, causing them to think about the decisions they have to make. -Challenging: Students will learn to really take care of their farm (and they will be graded based on reflection and progress so they will want to do a good job with it!) -Scaffolding: Students can help one another out, teacher will provide feedback on how to use money wisely, etc.

This page was prepared by: Hannah Norman Reviewed by: Casey Clark