The Impact of Edmodo-Assisted Project-Based Learning Applications on the Inquiry Skills and the Academic Achievement of Prospective Teachers

In this paper, the impact of Edmodo-assisted project-based learning applications on the inquiry skills and the academic achievement of prospective teachers has been examined. In addition, an attempt is made to determine the opinions of prospective teachers concerning Edmodo platform. The study was designed with pre-test / post-test model with control group and included 72 prospective teachers, 35 of whom were in an experimental group and 37 of whom were in a control group. At the end of the studies which took 12 weeks, it was found out that project-based learning applications assisted by Edmodo platform created a positive impact on the inquiry skills and the academic achievement of prospective teachers. In addition, it was found out that prospective teachers were satisfied with performing activities in Edmodo platform.