Monday, November 10, 2008

Virtual Classrooms

http://education.qld.gov.au/learningplace/onlinelearning/virtual-classroom.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_education

Virtual Classrooms are a lot like regular classrooms but they are available 24 hrs a day-7 day a week. Just like a regular classroom teachers can give assignment, quizzes and surveys. Teachers can chat with students, parents and other guests. Students who take virtual classes usually study from videos and textbooks and they complete individual and group assignment. They take quizzes and submit there work electronically.

I think virtual classrooms are good for students at the high school and college level. Maybe some middle schools class too.

Friday, November 7, 2008

Video Streaming

http://www.ripbs.org/Education/video_streaming.html

Streaming media distribution of audio, video and multimedia on the internet. There are many advantages to streaming video/media in education. Media streaming can be used for any subject. Video is available online and can be accesses at anytime with information that is always up-to-date. Since content is available anywhere with interenet access teachers create plans from anywhere.

I think streaming video would be great for teachers and students. It would be a great way to continue a lesson after class. I also think it is a great thing because students and teachers could access it at anytime.