Today’s classrooms no longer just have a teacher, a textbook, and a white board. To really explore learning beyond the classroom walls, your classroom needs to be connected to the online learning world.
Educators have just begun to see all the possibilities of connected classrooms; but, just like a business, it can open up a world of communication and allow for global partnership with other students and teachers through video conferencing, blogging, and even social media.
eSchool News points out, “Wi-Fi access throughout school buildings enables anytime, anywhere learning and encourages students to take ownership of their own education and learn outside of the classroom.”
What are some vital components that your classroom needs to get connected for online learning? Here are three major ones:
- Superior technology
- Mobile capabilities
- Collaboration and support