Virtual Learning
Virtual learning
allows students to connect, interact, share and learn with others outside of
their classroom and school using virtual conferencing tools such as Polycom,
Adobe Connect, Microsoft Lync and Skype.
The benefits of virtual learning
education
A virtual learning evaluation undertaken by the Department
concluded that an expansion of virtual learning opportunities can provide
solutions to some intractable education issues and contribute to schools
improving their effectiveness in preparing students for working and living in
an increasing globalised and interconnected world.
Once virtual learning is brought to scale, and there is a deeper
understanding of the learning and teaching practices associated with this
learning approach, it can contribute substantially to solving the issues of:
- restricted
curriculum provision – by giving all students access to the full range of
curriculum and to an ever-expanding range of enrichment activities at any
time and just about anywhere
- advancing
teacher capability – by enabling excellent teachers to reach more students
and enabling teachers to learn from their peers
- the plateauing in learning outcomes – by enabling all
students to experience instruction that is delivered by the combination of
excellent teaching and excellent online instructional materials.
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