129 Tips on Using Technology in Virtual and Physical Classrooms

Technology has expanded the meaning of “classroom” toinclude any physical or virtual spacefor formal learning. For educators and designers trained and experienced withthe physical classroom, however, virtual classrooms can be daunting. How do youengage students you can’t see? What if someone’s network or Internet connectiondrops or is slow? How do you select the appropriate virtual-classroom (orvirtual-world) platform?

In this eBook, experts provide 129 tips for educatorsand designers who want to make the best use of these technologies. Whether youare brand new to virtual classrooms and virtual worlds or have been workingwith them for a while, you should find something in here for you, in areasincluding:

• Using virtual-classroom and virtual-world features effectively
• Instructional design and presentation skills for the classroom
• Pros and cons of virtual classrooms and virtual worlds
• Pros and cons of physical and blended classrooms
• Games for the classroom
• Mobile and social learning for the classroom