A virtual classroom is an online space in Blackboard that teachers can use to support student learning anywhere and anytime through the internet. It functions similarly to a physical classroom, containing group and individual learning activities, discussions, quizzes, homework, and assessments. While requiring internet access, virtual classrooms aim to provide a more interactive experience for remote learners and allow inclusion of outside experts, working to reduce the isolation of online learning.

1. VIRTUAL CLASSROOM IN THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF ESL/EFL

2. VIRTUAL CLASSROOM A Virtual Classroom is private online space in Blackboard that teachers can use to support student learning. It is accessible via the Internet, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Just like your face-to-face classroom, a Virtual Classroom is a busy place.

3. A Virtual Classroom might contain: • Group and individual learning activities. • Discussions and chats with students, parents and guests. • Quizzes and surveys. • Homework activities and assessment documents.

4. Access to the Virtual Classroom requires a computer with connection to the internet. We encourage students without computer or internet access to contact Academy Support for help in registering for courses or participating in classes.

5. Why include virtual classrooms ? For m any people the experience of teaching and learning online has been a particularly isolated and isolating one. Virtual classroom technologies offer you opportunities to providing a more human, real time interaction. It is possible to give learners a sense of intimacy with you, their teacher, and fellow learners. It also allows you to offer immediate support and counselling to learners. Finally these technologies allow you to build greater interactivity into your online learning programs and to include remote experts in the delivery.