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A video game course is a good method of introducing students to the virtual world. It enhances our educational experience and teaches us a lot of valuable skills. Even though many people may think it is a waste of time, video games could lead us to a great path and career in the future. Since technology is constantly improving, we need to start improving our knowledge of technology as

If an individual is trying to train a new employee to operate a complicated computer program, they should use face-to-face interactions. Face-to-face interactions, helps the trainee see what the trainer is doing hands on, and if the trainee is doing something wrong or misinterprets something the trainer can explain it a different way or correct them instantly. The trainer has more control over trainee’s attention span so they are likely to retain more information.

Additionally, I wove my knowledge of best practices in online learning into my previous fall and spring ASL courses to improve, implement, and apply my new knowledge to alleviate a repeat dilemma of frustration, confusion, and inconsistencies in my future classes. Therefore, the plan utilizes principles such as developing it before the fall course begins, providing students concise and clearly articulated assignments, expectations, and rubrics (Anderson, 2011). Furthermore, as a blended class, I instructed students to post an introduction along with mine and a video introduction with the purpose of establishing connections before meeting face to face. With this in mind, application and utilization are set through the video introduction I recorded

TeachLivE is a virtual classroom with simulated students that replicates a variety of actual teaching experiences. There are a diversity of students including a student that is an English-language learner (ELL), a student with a learning disability, and students who are unintentionally disruptive. Students participating in this experience act as a teacher with prepared lesson plans for elementary and secondary classrooms. The teacher is graded on written, oral, and nonverbal (gestures) communication with the provision of directions for instructional activities. The teacher is also evaluated on teaching and learning enthusiasm, acceptable knowledge of content for the specific subject taught, and appropriate or professional clothing. The teacher is expected to move around the room to involve all students while clearly identifying objectives to keep students on task.

With that in mind, as I proceed through Second Life activity assignment one of the most important aspects of the virtual learning environment, in my opinion, is the incorporation of diversfied

3. Task-based approach to learning, which requires using learning situations and tasks that do not make students merely reproduce the knowledge acquired, but also stimulate their creativity in order to find new original answers to unconventional tasks. For example- growing flowers in the school compound to teach students of class VII, about seasonal flowers, types of soil and usage of organic fertilisers.

For the last four years I have studied not only Japanese culture and language, but also how to become a successful teacher. I have invested time towards creating lesson plans not just to instruct, but for students to enjoy. Interest is generated through enjoyment, and a simple fact I have realized as I study both English as well as a foreign language, is that English is difficult. I want to show students just how fulfilling and useful it can be to overcome something as challenging as the English language. Games as simple as charades, acting out a vocabulary word for the student’s team to guess the word in English, help to build enjoyment. Then, providing simple texts just above the students’ level to show them how much of that text they can read will make them feel a sense of accomplishment that will only become greater. I believe that having my own moderate understanding of the Japanese language will help immensely to create understanding and interest with my own

Learning is a process that is influenced significantly by the combination and interactions of three main areas of influence: agent, activity and world. A number of writers have used other descriptions for these influencing factors. In the succeeding discussion of computer-based learning environments, we have found it useful to describe learning using a framework of three mutually constitutive elements based on these factors which represent the actions and activities of the different elements in the learning process: the learner, the teacher and the learning materials [Herrington & Oliver, 1996].

Lee, A., Hobson, R. (1994). I, you, me, and autism: An experimental study. Journal Of Autism & Developmental Disorders, 24(2):155-176. doi:10.1007/BF02172094

t has been over 50 years since the emergence of computer-assisted language learning (CALL) that would forever change how second/foreign languages are taught. This article presents a historical overview of the evolution of CALL from the early years of the mainframe computer to the integrative technologies of the 21st century. It examines the evolution of the dual fields of educational technology and second/foreign language teaching as they intertwined over the last half of the 20th century into present day CALL. The paper describes the paradigm shifts experienced along thisjourney

Most online students use course management systems such as Blackboard to master the material. Some learn by streaming audio or video lectures. But, universities are offering courses that are taking online studies to the next level. According to a recent article by the New York Times, an increasing number of online courses are holding sessions in Second Life, a virtual world that mimics real life.

Hence, if a person takes any other online class they will not be afforded such interaction. Additionally, in order to partake in such a class one does not simply need to buy the typical classic course tools such as a textbook, pencil or pen and a notebook. Rather, this type of course also requires one to purchase or own a headset with a microphone or a webcam. The reason for this is because one uses it to communicate and further access the class’s various visual aids, see the teacher’s face, and observe the instructor’s body language.

These are some sources needed for both teachers and students to gain access information globally. In education VL is important. Some of the pedagogical functions of the virtual-learning environment are reflected by the researchers and defined it accordingly. It was mentioned from

Online distant learning programs help make the easy connection of students in a program connect to the more accessible home environment in a simple way. Students are now given the option of getting their education and making their own schedules, without going through a second person in an easy more efficient way. Consequently, to succeed in online courses and programs the student must have good time management, a computer or laptop, and internet connection. Also online distant learning programs are subjectively done through monologue, not our dialogue; having been previously filmed and then posted on the internet stating course information, not caring about the viewers, or if the

Second Life amplifies learning beyond capabilities afforded by teleconference calls and web presentation tools. It also creates an avenue for field trips inside virtual organs, machines and other environments that go far beyond the limits of traditional learning spaces. Training simulations are also incredibly powerful in Second Life because they simulate complex, processes in the physical world and avatars can take on different roles to enhance learning.