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Virtual Learning Platforms (VLPs)

http://2012-leadership-forum.iste.wikispaces.net/

Guiding Questions for this Session

• What does “virtual” really mean in education?• Has learning gone virtual in your school?• How can a VLP improve your school?• What options do I have to implement a VLP?

What is Virtual Education?

My Experiences

• Flat Classroom and Net Gen Ed Project• MS: Drexel Global and International • Online Summer School• VLPs: Moodle, Blackboard, Ning, Schoology,

Edmodo, LoudCloud

VLPs = 21st Century Classroom

AccessAnywhere

Collaboration Tools

TeamingCapabilities

RealLearning

http://www.iste.org/standards/nets-for-administrators

10 Minute VLP Review

1. Go to http://tinyurl.com/vlpreview2. Listen as I go through different VLP options3. Fill out your “feedback form” on the Google

Form4. Once your done see what others have said!

Moodle

Schoology

Ning

Edmodo

Play time

On the Wiki

• Browse the VLP During Conference Page to get to all the different sites

• Read instructions for Sign-Up and Logon• See as many VLPs as you can and leave your

feedback on the Wiki as a discussion comment

Let’s Hear It.Share Out.

Are You There Yet?

What did we accomplish?

• Understand Virtual Learning• See it’s benefits in school districts• Reviewed Options• Decide whether or not you are ready to move

towards a VLP in your school

Thank You!