Virtual Classrooms
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An effective virtual classroom has no fewer than 10 links. The whole reason for a virtual classroom is to put a collection of links into one interactive environment.
Because we have had to change the way we teach, digital tools have become more important than ever. Understanding the best way to use those tools has become paramount. Keeping students engaged while they are not in front of us has become a challenge for many teachers. BUT...being creative has always been a teacher's superpower! Virtual classrooms have become the new "go-to tool" for teachers who not only teach remotely but also for teachers who have changed their classroom into a blended or flipped learning environment.
In order to understand what a virtual classroom is, you need to understand these terms - flipped learning and blended learning. Teach Thought has articles that explain both of these concepts. Visit the articles, The Definition of Blended Learning and The Definition of The Flipped Classroom, and read each for a basic understanding of these concepts.
Virtual Classrooms made with Google Slides and incorporating Bitmoji have become popular amongst tech-savvy teachers all over the world. You can create your own with just a few tips.
In order to understand what a virtual classroom is, you need to understand these terms - flipped learning and blended learning. Teach Thought has articles that explain both of these concepts. Visit the articles, The Definition of Blended Learning and The Definition of The Flipped Classroom, and read each for a basic understanding of these concepts.
Virtual Classrooms made with Google Slides and incorporating Bitmoji have become popular amongst tech-savvy teachers all over the world. You can create your own with just a few tips.
Explore some virtual classrooms
Desiree's STEAM Centers virtual classroom
(this was used for a staff development workshop) Mrs. Caskey's Virtual Library |
Building your own virtual classroom
Include the following in your virtual classroom to make it as interactive as possible:
- background graphics
- props (ie: couch, desk, lamp, plants, bookshelf, rug, wall hangings or pictures, whiteboard)
- links to resources (ie: tools we have explored, educational websites, videos) HINT: you can use any links from the example virtual classrooms I provided to you...just copy and paste
- links that create a theme (ie: holiday activities, animal facts, reading activities, math activities, STEAM activities) ANY lesson focus would work as a theme
- your avatar (using Bitmoji)