Is online learning that takes place on the cloud – a virtual space that is not tied to any one computer. There are various cloud-based elearning management systems available, and they bring with them a whole host of benefits for the classroom at all educational levels.
A Virtual Learning Environment is a platform that enables both students and educators to share materials relevant to the course. Modern VLEs such as Blackboard and Moodle support a wide variety of learning technologies, including online quizzes and video broadcasts of lectures.
This stands for Massive Open Online Course. MOOCs are courses that are made freely available to a substantial number of people over the internet.
I am sure that you have heard this term before, but unless you work in the tech industry, you probably don’t know exactly what it means. I mean on the face of it, the term sounds sexy and cool, but what exactly does it mean and what does it encompass?
The main goal of this advanced technology is to increase the participation of students who can’t come into the classroom regularly. Physical presence in the classroom isn’t always possible, whether it is due to distance, illness, or scheduling. When these issues begin to compromise academics, telepresence robots can lend a
A Twitter chat involves you and your students “meeting” on Twitter to discuss a designated topic. Create high-order, open-ended questions, and Tweet them out using a predetermined hashtag. Your students can then respond to your questions and ask questions of their own. Be sure that your students use the hashtag
A learner profile is a document, project, or even conversation that helps teachers learn more about their students. Learner profiles may include information such as: Skills, strengths, and interests Aspirations and passions Likes and dislikes Life experiences How the student likes to learn Struggles or potential barriers to learning Anything
According to Jeannette M. Wing, “Computational thinking involves solving problems, designing systems, and understanding human behavior, by drawing on the concepts fundamental to computer science. Computational thinking includes a range of mental tools that reflect the breadth of the field of computer science.” In other words, computational thinking focuses on
OCL is a theory related to learning through online discussions. Students engage in collaborative problem-solving that is facilitated by the instructor. Students brainstorm, compare, and analyze their ideas before synthesizing these ideas and attempting to reach a consensus. The teacher facilitates this process, provides resources to students, and provides input
The ADDIE Model is used in instructional design. To ensure that you’re effectively implementing technology in your classroom, try following the steps of the ADDIE Model. These steps are Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. You must first clarify your instructional goals (analysis), then design activities and lesson ideas that