designing virtual learning environments that engage students

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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Which web tools

and apps?

Multiplatform

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Age appropriate

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Focus on the

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“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

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Pinterest Livebinders

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Collaborative Bookmarking

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Peer Groups with Leaders

Peer Edit

HangOuts

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Padlet.com & Works on Mobile Devices

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Voicethread.com

• Free iPad app • Students doodle, comment by voice/text • Upload videos, images, documents

Encourage play with a

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Image caption contests

Post multimedia Live events

Memes

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Visual writing prompts & challenges

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