ŞEYHMUS UMUT ALTINDAĞ EDU 303 DISTANCE EDUCATION

Contents  Virtual Classroom  Advantages of virtual classroom  Disadvantages of virtual classroom  Compare of traditional and virtual classroom  Top 10 Ways of Virtual Classrooms Activities  Microsoft Open Academia  Summary  Referencess

Virtual Classroom  A virtual classroom is an online learning environment. The environment can be web- based and accessed through a portal or software-based and require a downloadable executable file.

Virtual Classroom  Virtual classroom software applications often employ multiple synchronous Technologies ;  web conferencing,  video conferencing,  livestreaming

Advantages Of Virtual Classroom  Increased convenience  Schedule flexibility  Knowledge retention  Immediate feedback  Increased participation

Disadvantages Of Virtual Classroom  Lack of socialization  Technology ıssues  Lack of structure  Difficult interaction

Compare of traditional and virtual classroom  More long time  Course-based  Learner centered  External resources  Teacher is providing information Traditional ClassroomVirtual Classroom  Accelerated course  Discuss-based  Student centered  Learning among students  Teacher is facitated of information

Top 10 Ways of Virtual Classrooms Activities 1. Discuss a picture 2. Discuss a video 3. Play a game 4. Whiteboard squares 5. Partner chat 6. Classroom collaboration 7. Asynchronous Content Development 8. Student/Parent Orientation 9. Remote Guest Speakers 10. Virtual Office Hours

1.Discuss Pictures  Display a picture that illustrates a concept you are teaching. Ask the audience to call out or type in chat what they observe in the picture.

2.Discuss Video  Just like in a face-to-face setting, it’s good use multi-media to add variety to the classroom. The best practice for video is to load it and play it within your virtual classroom.

3.Play Games  Young and old alike always enjoy playing games. Plan a game for a section of your training where you think energy may wane, or for the end of session to end on a fun note.

4.Whiteboard  Whiteboard makes learning effective.  Teachers can ask questions on whiteboard.  Also written notes may be recorded and work by student.

5.Partner chat  In a traditional classroom, trainers often ask participants to discuss a topic with a partner or in a small group. You can replicate this exercise in the virtual classroom using chat. With Adobe Connect, you can post multiple chat pods on the screen.Post a question on the screen for participants to discuss.

6.Classroom Collaboration  Collaboration at a distance connects students from different locations and cultures to enhance the learning experience.  Students from United Kingdom collaborated with students from China in a course about international architecture.

7. Asynchronous Content Development  You can create asynchronous content using the interactive record and playback functionality.  In addition, students can view interactive recordings of your classes if they’ve missed a session or just to reinforce learning and help retain knowledge.

8. Student/Parent Orientation  Showcase your programs for prospective students and their parents online with virtual classrooms. You can also conduct orientation for new students and even record the sessions for those who couldn’t attend in person.

9. Remote Guest Speakers  Online education is all about creating engaging learning environments. You to bring in remote experts to the classroom or send students on a virtual field trip.

10. Virtual Office Hours  Teachers can extend the hours they are available to their students virtual office hours.  The ınstructor can meet one-on-one or with groups of students.

Microsoft Open Academia

Summary  Virtual classroom is an online learning environment.  Teacher and student interaction increases.  Virtual classroom activities is facilitated of learning  Increasing the effectiveness of learning.  The communication between the students is increasing. The process of learning through the mutual exchange of ideas is accelerating.

Discuss Questions 1.  Which of the learning process is the most effectly each other ?  Virtual Classroom or Traditional Classroom? Why?

Discuss Questions 2.  Which of the virtual classroom activities most effectively ? Why ?

Referencess     classroom   inet-tr.org.tr/inetconf7/bildiriler/89.doc  