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Interaction remains a key element whether in a virtual classroom or in a non-virtual classroom
I really enjoyed Siemens reading as it explained why LMSs fail in some way. I strongly believe that giving a dynamic to your class whether online or not is essential to a successful learning experience. LMSs cannot allow students to be passive in front of an array of information. An LMS is not meant to [… Read More]
To LMS or not to LMS
The reading this week is fascinating for me as a teacher as I have not fully had the context for all of the various online educational platforms. Reading about the history of Blackboard (used by both my learning institution The New School and my teaching institution UCLA Extension) the various other platforms was really enlightening. [… Read More]