The “Virtual Classroom” New Directions in Learning & Teaching Strategic Planning Workshop, Whitefish Lake, Ontario April 7-8, 1999 Greg Cooper Strategic Planning Workshop, Whitefish Lake, Ontario April 7-8, 1999 Greg Cooper

Presentation Terminology Examples of the “virtual classroom” Building a virtual classroom Preparing for the virtual classroom Closing remarks & questions? Terminology Examples of the “virtual classroom” Building a virtual classroom Preparing for the virtual classroom Closing remarks & questions?

Terminology open learning distance education alternative delivery technology-mediated instruction multimedia videoconferencing web-based learning print-based learning active learning strategies open learning distance education alternative delivery technology-mediated instruction multimedia videoconferencing web-based learning print-based learning active learning strategies

Terminology open learning distance education alternative delivery technology-mediated instruction multimedia videoconferencing web-based learning print-based learning active learning strategies open learning distance education alternative delivery technology-mediated instruction multimedia videoconferencing web-based learning print-based learning active learning strategies

Terminology open learning  distance education  alternative delivery  technology-mediated instruction  multimedia  videoconferencing  web-based learning  print-based learning active learning strategies open learning  distance education  alternative delivery  technology-mediated instruction  multimedia  videoconferencing  web-based learning  print-based learning active learning strategies

Examples of the Virtual Classroom “Self-managed” traditional syllabus ISP 2351: Systems Architecture II: Electronic textbook Canine & Human Blastomycosis: Collaboration & discussion ISP 3631: Development Tool Investigation - Independent Study Active learning AOS 1000: An Introduction to Weather & Climate

Adapting learning outcomes Active learning strategy Assessment strategy Design new or “re-engineer” existing? Revision strategy Building a Virtual Classroom Delivery mode Start with quality materials?

Preparing for a Virtual Classroom ACADEMIC INFRASTRUCTURE TECHNOLOGY

Preparing for a Virtual Classroom ACADEMIC INFRASTRUCTURE TECHNOLOGY Student Readiness Skills - computer literacy - reading - language - critical thinking - abstract thinking - independent learning Faculty Readiness Skills - instructional design - technical skills (HTML) - assessment - increased workload - Positive “student-centered” culture - Support - Training - Problem-resolution - Student access - Networking access - Performance issues - Student support

Closing Remarks & Questions... What’s important to you when building your own “virtual classroom” ? Use “lessons learned” from others Ask the question “How will I do things differently…?” Is it “adding value” to the students’ learning experience? Don’t be afraid to make mistakes…BUT assess, assess, assess!

More information? Contact: Greg Cooper School of Business, Cambrian College ext and thanks for the help… Judith Rice Fran Toulouse Liz Ritchie Tina Sartoretto More information? Contact: Greg Cooper School of Business, Cambrian College ext and thanks for the help… Judith Rice Fran Toulouse Liz Ritchie Tina Sartoretto