Post on 25-Dec-2015
What is a VLE?
Realsmart Cloud vs VLEs
A VLE is a Virtual Learning Environment.
The main purpose of a VLE is NOT content storage but communication and interaction between learners and teachers.
Think of it as a social learning site (SLS) providing the tools of communication that students use in their personal lives.
Realsmart Cloud vs VLEs
• Collaborative – sharing is at the core• Future proof – Google & Amazon’s gear • Intuitive Interface – engages students• Unlimited storage – less admin• Support provided – less admin• Integration with ePortal – less admin
Advantages of Realsmart
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The Apps
Rafl – allows feedback and self-assessment Rpassport – portfolio of work Rmap – mind mapping and it’s collaborativeRweb – create web pages and invite commentsRcast – create blogs, podcasts & vodcasts
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RMAP• Create mind maps – a great visual tool for learning.
• Allows for sharing of a mind map – each node of the map can be commented on.
Click here for a demo of RMAP
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• Students and teachers can create web pages with an ‘easy to use’ set of tools.
• Once made web pages can be shared and that means students can add comments about what they think.
Click here for a demo of RWEB
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RCAST• Students and teachers can create blogs.
• Once a post is made all students can make comments on the post.
Click here for some benefits of RCAST
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RAFL• Students add evidence and self-assessment to the criteria of each task• Mentors (teachers) can give feedback on this evidence
Click here for a demo of RAFL
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Collaboration• Teachers and students can share anything they create in Realsmart easily. • Schools can share ideas and resources.
Click here for a benefits of collaboration between schools