Please take out your device.Start your engines.
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!