Secondary School Version

Introduction

The purpose of this lab is to introduce you to Virtual Schooling through which K-12 students learn via technology from a teacher who is at a distance. This rapidly increasing application of technology brings new challenges and opportunities to education. There is a need for local facilitation in the K-12 school because the teacher is only present virtually.

Objectives

  • To understand the term Virtual Schooling

  • To appreciate three aspects of Virtual Schooling:
     Technology, Mentoring, and Organizational/Collaboration of Educators

  • To start to become competent to facilitate and plan for Virtual Schooling

Tasks

  1. Individual: View the three scenarios and explore web links provided. Make notes.

  2. Group: With a small group to create a PowerPoint and present it to the class.

  3. Individual: Reflect on your competence to support Virtual Schooling in future.