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 = 21 st Century Classroom Access Anywhere Collaboration Tools Teaming Capabilities Real Learning

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 Those Who Aren’t Afraid of Being A 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: 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 21 st century teaching and learning?

Listen to Your Stakeholders

Questions?  Ask me anything…seriously.  or find me online at  Twitter, Skype, LinkedIn,

MathLanding: mathlanding.org

Join Us for these Upcoming K-5 Math Webinars  August 8, 2013 Common Core-Integrate Technology to Teach Math  Sept 12, Mobilize Mathematics All Webinars will occur at 4pm PST/7pm EST