Virtual Learning Platforms

by A.J. Juliani

A little about me… Wissahickon School

District, Pennsylvania Currently running a 1:1

Initiative in my district Founder of “Education

Is My Life” Author and Presenter

Virtual Learning Platforms

by A.J. Juliani

Guiding Questions for this Session• What does “virtual” really mean in

education?• Has learning gone virtual in your

school?• How can a VLP improve your school?• What options do I have to implement

a VLP?

What Is Virtual Education?

My Experiences With VLPs and LMS/CMS

Flat Classroom and Net Gen Ed Project

MS: Drexel Global and International Online Summer School VLPs: Moodle, Blackboard, Ning,

Schoology, Edmodo, LoudCloud Subject specific communities like

MathLanding.com

VLPs = 21st Century Classroom

AccessAnywhere

Collaboration Tools

TeamingCapabilities

RealLearning

School Has Changed Over Time• 1995 – The Internet And Now in

2014…

• 1999 – Interactive Whiteboard

• 2000s – Laptop computing

• 2000s – Mobile Smartphones

It All Starts With Leadership

What We Need Is Teacher Leaders….

“And ThoseWho Aren’t

Afraid of BeingA First

Follower”

VLPs We Will Cover Today

The K-5 Math Environment • Schoology• Edmodo• Math Landing

Schoology

Schoology: Pros and Cons

Pros FREE for classes 20,000+ Educators

use it Design interface API Integration with

Google, TurnItIn, Common Core etc

Interactive features Social Features Moodle Import

Cons Paid for entire schools Not as “established” Social features need

to be monitored No course shells

Edmodo

Edmodo: Pros and Cons

Pros Huge audience of

teachers and great collaboration

Design interface API integration Social features

Cons Paid for entire schools Social features need

to be monitored Not as “powerful” as

some others No course shells

Math Landing

Math Landing

Math Landing: Pros and Cons

Pros Focus on specific

content and level (Math & Elem)

Design interface is easy to use

Partnered with trusted education leaders like MPT, Drexel University, and ISTE

Coaches and teachers can work together with shared resources

Cons New site so it is still

growing into what it could be

No API as of now Not as comprehensive

as some others as a pure LMS

Don’t End Up Like Blockbuster

What VLP Is Right For Your School?

Think about your needs? Think about your funds? Think about your population? Are you making a commitment to

21st century teaching and learning?

Listen to Your Stakeholders

Questions?

Ask me anything…seriously. ajjuliani@gmail.com or find me online

at http://educationismylife.com

Twitter, Skype, LinkedIn, Instagram: @ajjuliani

MathLanding: mathlanding.org

Join Us for these Upcoming K-5 Math Webinars

August 8, 2013 Common Core-Integrate Technology to Teach Math

Sept 12, 2013- Mobilize Mathematics

All Webinars will occur at 4pm PST/7pm EST