The document discusses virtual learning, defining it as distance education facilitated through the internet. It highlights the benefits, such as expanded course offerings and accessibility for diverse student needs, while also examining types of virtual learning and tools used for synchronous and asynchronous teaching. The presentation aims to guide the development of effective virtual learning environments, addressing both opportunities and constraints.

1. WHAT IS VIRTUAL LEARNING
IN A MODERN WORLD
Danil Dintsis
Ph. D.
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2. BRIEF ABOUT THE PRESENTER
 Ph. D. in System Analysis (Doctorate degree, ISCED verified)
 Ph.D. in Technical management (Candidate degree, ISCED
verified)
 Portfolio manager and IT consultant, teacher and coach for 15+
years with the following certifications:
 PgMP (Program and)PMP® (Project Management professional)
 Contacts:
 consult@dintsis.org
 consult@i-mokymas.com
 dinzis@specialist.ru

3. WHAT IS THE GOAL
OF THE PRESENTATION
 Tell a brief story about virtual learning
 It’s main specific features
 Opportunities
 Constraints
 Offer a roadmap to build your own virtual learning

4. VIRTUAL LEARNING: DEFINITION
 Distance Learning via Internet (as we do just now!)
 A form of distance education, in which a teacher and
a learner are separated
 Teacher-led education via Internet or local nets
© Stanford University. Virtual Education course

5. LIFELONG LEARNING (LLL)
IN THE INFORMATION SOCIETY

6. WHY DO WE NEED VIRTUAL LEARNING?
 Expand the range of courses
 Expand the range of students
 Geographically expand
 With disabilities
 With limited time opportunities
 With specific personal characteristics
 Equal access for high quality teachers and courses

7. Student
Introvert
Shy
Extrovert Self-organized Sloven
EXAMPLE: A SET BASED ON STUDENT’S
PSYCHOLOGICAL PORTRAIT

8. TYPES OF VIRTUAL LEARNING
 Synchronous/Asynchronous
 Fully on-line/Blended
 Trainer-led/Self-learning/MOOCs

9. DEMAND ANALYSIS
 Develop analytical structure:
 Psychological types
 Computer awareness
 Course species
 Student’s location
 Analyze external restrictions and assumptions
 Develop training methods
 Choose start point
 Combine different methods
 Train the trainer and the administrative staff

10. SYNCHRONOUS & ASYNCHRONOUS TOOLS
© Stanford University. Virtual Education course

11. SYNCHRONOUS
LEARNING
TOOLS
status indicators/icons
or emoticons
chat
polling
audio
webcams
share area:
Screen, Separate Windows, Preloaded
files
breakout rooms
file sharing
recording
attendee list

12. «INCLASS» WEBINAR BY “SPECIALIST” CENTER
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13. MAIN FEATURES OF “INCLASS” WEBINAR
 Students in a class and at webinar study together and simultaneously
 Both categories collaborate under trainer supervising
 Training materials and lab environment are the same
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14. TELECONFERENCES / VIRTUAL CLASS
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15. ON-LINE TOOLS EXAMPLES
 Cisco Webex
 Citrix GoTo platform
 Adobe Connect
 Microsoft LYNC
 Clicktomeeting.com
 Teleconferencing systems (i.e. Trueconf or any other)
 Video hosting with an unlimited hosting size (i.e. Vimeo)

16. ASYNCHRONOUS LMS FEATURES
 Multimedia content
 Monitoring subsystem
 Grading subsystem
 Tests
 Discussion forums, blogs, wikis
 E-mailing
 Account management
 Course and test creation subsystem
 Training organization/teacher monitoring subsystem
 Feedbacks
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17. MOOCS
 Mass students learning (in thousands and more
 Asynchronous
 Multi-
 National
 Experienced
 …
 Special features:
 Multilingual media
 P2P control
 Forum-based communication with a teacher and other students
 Strong motivation
 Teacher feedback tools
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18. LEARN ANYWHERE – OFFLINE REGIME WANTED
 On trip
 At home
 On vacations
 At a workplace
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19. VIRTUAL TRAINING ADVANTAGES
 For a student
 Personal tempo
 Worth for introverts and shy people
 Individual communication with a teacher
 Appropriate training schedule
 No travels
 Comfortable environment
 Teacher’s control
 Visual contact and collaboration with all group members
 For an educational organization
 Reuse of training materials
 Full classes
 Individual contact with students
 Low expenses
 High level of student’s involvement and control
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20. THANK YOU!
Stay in touch!
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