Virtual Learning Environments Virtual Learning Environments

Evelyn Izquierdo Evelyn Izquierdo

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genda genda
eIining a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) / eIining a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) /
Virtual environment Ior learning (VEL) Virtual environment Ior learning (VEL)
Some samples oI VLEs Some samples oI VLEs
Exploring some VLEs: lado, Elluminate, Moodle, Exploring some VLEs: lado, Elluminate, Moodle,
WiZiQ, virtual worlds WiZiQ, virtual worlds
ctivity: Creating your own online spaces as VLEs ctivity: Creating your own online spaces as VLEs
Homework: esign a 30 Homework: esign a 30- -min class by using a VLE min class by using a VLE
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What is a VLE? What is a VLE?
ccording to illenbourg, Schneider, and Synteta ccording to illenbourg, Schneider, and Synteta
(2009): (2009):
A virtual learning environment is a designed information space. A virtual learning environment is a designed information space.
A virtual learning environment is a social space: educational interactions occur in the A virtual learning environment is a social space: educational interactions occur in the
environment, turning spaces into places. environment, turning spaces into places.
The virtual space is explicitly represented: the representation of this information/social The virtual space is explicitly represented: the representation of this information/social
space can vary from text to 3D immersive worlds. space can vary from text to 3D immersive worlds.
Students are not only active, but also actors: they co Students are not only active, but also actors: they co- -construct the virtual space. construct the virtual space.
Virtual learning environments are not restricted to distance education: they also enrich Virtual learning environments are not restricted to distance education: they also enrich
classroom activities. classroom activities.
Virtual learning environments integrate heterogeneous technologies and multiple Virtual learning environments integrate heterogeneous technologies and multiple
pedagogical approaches. pedagogical approaches.
Most virtual environments overlap with physical environments. Most virtual environments overlap with physical environments.
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Some virtual environments used for Some virtual environments used for
learning are: learning are:
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lado Virtual Room lado Virtual Room
http://www.alado.net/login
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o to o to http://www.alado.net/login and click on enter the
room. Iter installing the plug Iter installing the plug- -in, you may log in. in, you may log in.
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Logging in. Logging in.
Type a username and password. Type a username and password.
Save it iI wanted. Save it iI wanted.
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Wait a little bit while connecting. and Wait a little bit while connecting. and
here it is! here it is!
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Elluminate Virtual Room Elluminate Virtual Room
To access Elluminate, Iirst become a member oI the To access Elluminate, Iirst become a member oI the
Learning Times community (LT) and explore its Learning Times community (LT) and explore its
Ieatures. Ieatures.
http://home.learningtimes.net/learningtimes http://home.learningtimes.net/learningtimes
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nce you have created the account, you nce you have created the account, you
may log in. may log in.
http://home.learningtimes.net/learningtimes
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o to the Meeting room and click on Enter now. o to the Meeting room and click on Enter now.
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Launch the virtual room and wait while Launch the virtual room and wait while
connecting. connecting.
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Elluminate Virtual Room Elluminate Virtual Room
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okeos Virtual Room okeos Virtual Room
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okeos Ieatures okeos Ieatures
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okeos videoconIerencing okeos videoconIerencing
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WiZ WiZiQ iQ is a web based education platIorm powered by teachers.
It is Iriendly, simple, and eIIective. It oIIers useIul Ieatures to
teach students online or create networks with other teachers and
experts Irom all over the world. WiZ WiZiQ iQ gives both teachers and
students excellent opportunities to learn and share content and
knowledge.
What is What is WiZ WiZiQ iQ??
WiZ WiZiQ iQ Virtual Room Virtual Room
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1eaching:
Svnchronous Lie, and asvnchronous teaching through the
irtual classroom. online tests. content sharing and messaging
svstem.
/2inistration:
Online classes. online tests. educational content. contact and
pavment management.
Marketing:
1eacher proile. public classes. public tests. public content.
sharinginiting contacts. and posting to Social Bookmarking
\ebsites.
What does What does WiZ WiZiQ iQ offers? offers?
Watch the Iollowing YouTube Watch the Iollowing YouTube
video video
Click on the image or the URL iI the video doesn`t start inmediately. Click on the image or the URL iI the video doesn`t start inmediately.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?vEVln4C4hXo http://www.youtube.com/watch?vEVln4C4hXo
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To use the To use the WiZ WiZiQ iQvirtual room you iust need a virtual room you iust need a
WiZiQ account. Click on the image or URL to WiZiQ account. Click on the image or URL to
watch the tutorial, iI it doesn`t start immediately: watch the tutorial, iI it doesn`t start immediately:
http://www.bIip.tv/fiIe/2678259
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WiZ WiZiQ iQ virtual room Ieatures virtual room Ieatures
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Moodle platIorm Moodle platIorm
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What is Moodle? What is Moodle?
Watch the Iollowing YouTube video Watch the Iollowing YouTube video
CIick on the image or URL to watch the video if it doesn't start
automaticaIIy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvCIv5KCbeE
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Moodle Ieatures Moodle Ieatures
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Virtual Worlds as VLEs: Virtual Worlds as VLEs:
Second LiIe Second LiIe
Let`s go in world. Let`s go in world.
First, download the SL program Irom First, download the SL program Irom
http://www.secondliIe.com/ http://www.secondliIe.com/
Then, create your avatar and log in. o into the Virtual Then, create your avatar and log in. o into the Virtual
Learning Environment. Live it by yourselI! Learning Environment. Live it by yourselI!
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ReIerences ReIerences
Further readings:
illenbourg P., Schneider ., and Synteta, P (2002). Virtual Learning Environments. In .
imitracopoulou (Ed). Proceedings oI the 3rd Hellenic ConIerence 'InIormation and
Communication Technologies in Education. |nline| vailable at http://edutice.archives-
ouvertes.Ir/docs/00/19/07/01/PF/illernbourg-Pierre-2002a.pdI Retrieved on 2009,
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Videos:
Moodle http://www.youtube.com/watch?vWvCIv5KCbeE
How to create a course in Moodle. http://www.youtube.com/watch?vzWp1oq-
TvI&Ieaturerelated
Moodle tutorials: http://www.moodletutorials.org/index.php
Wiziq Tutorial: http://www.blip.tv/Iile/2678259
PPTs
onzalez, . (2008) Teaching in SL Vs teaching online/blended courses. Implications Ior
teacher training. SLanguages 2008. http://www.slideshare.net/slanguages/slanguages2008-
teacher-training
Sulsic, . (2006). n Introduction to Virtual Worlds. http://www.slideshare.net/ialia/virtual-
worlds-introduction-second-liIe-and-beyond
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