Virtual Learning Platforms
by A.J. Juliani
A little about me… Wissahickon School
District, Pennsylvania Currently running a 1:1
Initiative in my district Founder of “Education
Is My Life” Author and Presenter
Virtual Learning Platforms
by A.J. Juliani
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 With VLPs and LMS/CMS
Flat Classroom and Net Gen Ed Project
MS: Drexel Global and International Online Summer School VLPs: Moodle, Blackboard, Ning,
Schoology, Edmodo, LoudCloud Subject specific communities like
MathLanding.com
VLPs = 21st Century Classroom
AccessAnywhere
Collaboration Tools
TeamingCapabilities
RealLearning
School Has Changed Over Time• 1995 – The Internet And Now in
2014…
• 1999 – Interactive Whiteboard
• 2000s – Laptop computing
• 2000s – Mobile Smartphones
It All Starts With Leadership
What We Need Is Teacher Leaders….
“And ThoseWho Aren’t
Afraid of BeingA First
Follower”
VLPs We Will Cover Today
The K-5 Math Environment • Schoology• Edmodo• Math Landing
Schoology
Schoology: Pros and Cons
Pros FREE for classes 20,000+ Educators
use it Design interface API Integration with
Google, TurnItIn, Common Core etc
Interactive features Social Features Moodle Import
Cons Paid for entire schools Not as “established” Social features need
to be monitored No course shells
Edmodo
Edmodo: Pros and Cons
Pros Huge audience of
teachers and great collaboration
Design interface API integration Social features
Cons Paid for entire schools Social features need
to be monitored Not as “powerful” as
some others No course shells
Math Landing
Math Landing
Math Landing: Pros and Cons
Pros Focus on specific
content and level (Math & Elem)
Design interface is easy to use
Partnered with trusted education leaders like MPT, Drexel University, and ISTE
Coaches and teachers can work together with shared resources
Cons New site so it is still
growing into what it could be
No API as of now Not as comprehensive
as some others as a pure LMS
Don’t End Up Like Blockbuster
What VLP Is Right For Your School?
Think about your needs? Think about your funds? Think about your population? Are you making a commitment to
21st century teaching and learning?
Listen to Your Stakeholders
Questions?
Ask me anything…seriously. [email protected] or find me online
at http://educationismylife.com
Twitter, Skype, LinkedIn, Instagram: @ajjuliani
MathLanding: mathlanding.org
Join Us for these Upcoming K-5 Math Webinars
August 8, 2013 Common Core-Integrate Technology to Teach Math
Sept 12, 2013- Mobilize Mathematics
All Webinars will occur at 4pm PST/7pm EST