3. 1. Any sort of environment that supports teaching with
computer-mediated communication, such as an LMS, CMS,
website or a forum.
2. A virtual environment that supports learning activities.
Furthermore it inherits general virtual environment features
like social space, social presence, awareness tools, etc. that can
and should be exploited by pedagogic strategies.
3. Virtual learning environments must implement spatial
features, avatars, and such.
Many Alternative Views
11. • A designed information space
• A social space being a “place”
• Hosts active & present participants
Virtual Learning Environment are a range
of systems that comprise features such as
Using a virtual learning environment DOES NOT guarantee
effectiveness per se.
The use of technology must integrate with an effective
pedagogical plan in order to be successful.
16. Flash & XtraNormal
Medical Information Release Scenario
• Students practice the actual concept they are learning.
• Students allowed to fail and repeat until they have learned the concept.
17. Google Earth and SketchUp
• Students interact with learning material from within the actual environment.
• Students encouraged to engage in discovery learning.
