Virtual classroomVirtual classroom

Virtual classroomVirtual classroom

a learning environment where teacher and a learning environment where teacher and student are separated by time or space, or student are separated by time or space, or both, and the teacher provides course both, and the teacher provides course content through course management content through course management applicationsapplications, , multimediamultimedia resources, theresources, the internetinternet, , videoconferencingvideoconferencing, , etc. Students etc. Students receive the content and communicate with receive the content and communicate with the teacher via the same technologiesthe teacher via the same technologies

ObjectivesObjectives

provide a platform for educators to experiment with designing spaces for learning

provide students with a stimulating, positive and enjoyable environment along with the

opportunity to develop skills and communication

Framework of Evaluation

Access

How accessible is VC a particular technology for learners?

How flexible is VC for a particular target group?

-Ability to show all course details/ qualification aims

-Measurable Assessment methods (formative and summative)

-Test & Quiz applications/Question/Answer/Feedback

Framework of Evaluation

Cost

What is the cost structure of the VC?

-Lesson

-Semester

-Application

Framework of Evaluation

Teaching and learning functions

Does VC meet the standards or objectives of teaching?

-Provides support for the information.

-Information update

-Quality and information sources

What skills does the VC technology develop?

Framework of EvaluationInteractivity and user friendliness

What kind of interaction does the VC technology enable ?Discussion groups

-Chat room

-Bulletin board

-E-mail functions

-Conferencing facilitiesHow easy is VC to use and

learn?• Be able to personalise• interface • Track & record own progress • Visually attractive interface • Secure access and log-ins

Framework of Evaluation

SpeedHow quickly can courses be created and

distributed with the VC technology?

How quickly can VC materials be changed?How easy is VC to upload files ?

Ability to add links to the web ?

-Send and receive files

-Different types of files & multimedia accepted and supported