Designing Engaging
Virtual Learning Spaces
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“I never teach my pupils; I only attempt to provide the conditions in which they can learn.” by Albert Einstein
“Join the best features of in-class teaching with the best features of online learning to promote active independent learning.”
Blended Learning
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Online Learning Spaces
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and apps?
Multiplatform
Security options
Embeddable
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Age appropriate
Digital Blooms by Kelly Tenkely, iLearnTechnology.com
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Focus on the
learning!
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iPad car mount by hammershaug, Flickr
“Pedagogy is the driver, technology is the accelerator.” by Michael Fullan
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Exploration
Creativity
Collaboration
Experimentation
Connectivism
Play
Citizenship
Peeragogy
Real-world connections
Connect
Communicate
Collaborate
Create
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• Students shape their learning & the curriculum • Instructor(s) builds the foundation & provides various opportunities for learners to collaboratively create and curate the content and resources • Students learn from & support each other
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Co-learning & Peeragogy
PearlTree
Pinterest Livebinders
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Collaborative Bookmarking
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Peer Groups with Leaders
Peer Edit
HangOuts
Linoit.com & Free App All Devices
Padlet.com & Works on Mobile Devices
Popplet.com
Voicethread.com
• Free iPad app • Students doodle, comment by voice/text • Upload videos, images, documents
Encourage play with a
digital sandbox!
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Image caption contests
Post multimedia Live events
Memes
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Keep it Active
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