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Virtual Learning Platforms

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.

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Virtual Learning Platforms

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  1. Virtual Learning Platforms by A.J. Juliani

  2. 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

  3. Virtual Learning Platforms by A.J. Juliani

  4. 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?

  5. What Is Virtual Education?

  6. 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

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

  8. School Has Changed Over Time • 1995 – The Internet And Now in 2014… • 1999 – Interactive Whiteboard • 2000s – Laptop computing • 2000s – Mobile Smartphones

  9. It All Starts With Leadership

  10. What We Need Is Teacher Leaders…. “And Those Who Aren’t Afraid of Being A First Follower”

  11. VLPs We Will Cover Today The K-5 Math Environment • Schoology • Edmodo • Math Landing

  12. Schoology

  13. Schoology: Pros and Cons Pros Cons Paid for entire schools Not as “established” Social features need to be monitored No course shells • FREE for classes • 20,000+ Educators use it • Design interface • API Integration with Google, TurnItIn, Common Core etc • Interactive features • Social Features • Moodle Import

  14. Edmodo

  15. Edmodo: Pros and Cons Pros Cons Paid for entire schools Social features need to be monitored Not as “powerful” as some others No course shells • Huge audience of teachers and great collaboration • Design interface • API integration • Social features

  16. Math Landing

  17. Math Landing

  18. Math Landing: Pros and Cons Pros 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 • 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

  19. Don’t End Up Like Blockbuster

  20. 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?

  21. Listen to Your Stakeholders

  22. Questions? • Ask me anything…seriously. • ajjuliani@gmail.com or find me online at http://educationismylife.com • Twitter, Skype, LinkedIn, Instagram: @ajjuliani

  23. MathLanding: mathlanding.org

  24. 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

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