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