Virtual Classroom

The biggest and most thorough collection of Virtual Classroom. Anything you need to know about Virtual Classroom, written by the top eLearning experts worldwide.

February 10, 2016

Conquering The Isolation Of The Online Classroom

Do you ever feel that you are on an educational island? It’s 4 am, you are answering posts in an online classroom and it feels like you are alone. As the poet John Donne[1] said, “no man is an island”. No student or instructor is either. But what are some tips for making the asynchronous online educational environment into communities of learning?
by Elsie Walker
December 30, 2015

5 Proven Ways To Engage Employees In Your Virtual Classroom

Chances are, your employees aren't exactly excited to participate in online training. This situation makes it however much harder to transfer knowledge, so dealing with your staff's lack of enthusiasm is crucial. In this article, I'll share 5 proven ways to engage employees in your virtual classroom so that you can make sure that your workforce understands the importance of online training and develops the motivation and determination to be an integral part of your company’s success.
by Christopher Pappas
November 10, 2015

Top 10 Video Conferencing Systems For eLearning Professionals

Whether you need to collaborate with members of your eLearning team, host interactive virtual events, or offer your learners a way to communicate with online instructors or peers, a video conferencing system is the ideal solution. In this article, I’ll highlight the top 10 Video Conferencing Systems that you may want to consider.
by Christopher Pappas
October 30, 2015

Fundamentals Of Learning Technologies: Part 1

This article is a primer for those of you new to eLearning and learning technologies. Maybe it is just me, but some of the terminology thrown around in articles, books, and blogs force me to hunt down definitions in Wikipedia. And we all know that Wikipedia can’t be wrong. Part 1 of this two-part article explains what’s involved with planning, development, and delivery of training using modern technology. In preparation of part 2 I’m going to ask you to take in a short online survey.
by Ken Whitaker
October 16, 2015

The Insider's Guide To Video Conferencing Pricing Models

Whether you are trying to improve productivity among your eLearning team members, or want to add a more human element to your eLearning course, video conferencing tools are the ideal solution. But how big of a chunk will they take out of your project budget, and what are the most popular pricing models? In this article, I'll explore the video conferencing pricing structures that are available today.
by Christopher Pappas
September 10, 2015

Who Moved My Sloodle?

You have probably heard about Moodle, a very popular Learning Management System (LMS). But have you heard about Sloodle, the “virtual Moodle”?
by Rambo Levin
August 13, 2015

4 Fleeting Icebreaker Adjectives

Asking students to identify themselves in four icebreaker adjectives can be a part of a welcome online discussion that leads them to read the online course syllabus and explain which two learning objectives they like most. It is a great technique that increases student engagement. This is how it works.
by Oliver Hedgepeth