Technology has changed the possibilities within teaching and learning. Classes, which prior to the digital era were restricted to lectures, talks, and physical objects, no longer have to be designed in that manner. Training in a synchronous virtual classroom can only be successful with the active participation and engagement of the learners. Explore the Virtual Classroom’s features and see how they can support and enhance your tutoring style.

1. BYBY
PROF. A. BALA SUBRAMANIAN
FORMER DIRECTOR-EMMRC, CENTRE FOR
INF.SCI.&TECHNOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF MYSORE

2. ••Technology has changed the possibilities Technology has changed the possibilities gy g pgy g p
within teaching and learning. within teaching and learning.
••Classes, which prior to the digital era were Classes, which prior to the digital era were Classes, which prior to the digital era were Classes, which prior to the digital era were
restricted to lectures, talks, and physical restricted to lectures, talks, and physical
objects, no longer have to be designed in that objects, no longer have to be designed in that objects, no longer have to be designed in that objects, no longer have to be designed in that
manner. manner.
••Teachers and students now have a digital Teachers and students now have a digital ••Teachers and students now have a digital Teachers and students now have a digital
toolbox toolbox ‐‐‐‐to teach the students to online to teach the students to online
courses and digital textbooks courses and digital textbooks courses and digital textbooks. courses and digital textbooks.

3. •On‐line education ‐ CBT, WBT,
d lLMS, Video lessons
•Virtual class rooms live •Virtual class rooms‐ live
sessions, webinars
•Satellite Interactive Terminals‐
one to man TV based DVB one to many, TV based DVB
•Mobile device applicationsMobile device applications

4. T b d l i Text based learning resources
Live lectures/ webinarsLive lectures/ webinars
Pre‐recorded lectures‐video lessonsPre recorded lectures video lessons
Web‐based contents –as LMSeb based co te ts as S
E‐content provided onlinep

5. Synchronous e‐Learning lets y g
teachers conduct classes over the
Internet Internet.
The synchronous technologies also y g
allow people to interact with peers
and expertsand experts.

6. ONLINE CLASS/ ONLINE CLASS/ ONLINE CLASS/ ONLINE CLASS/
VIRTUAL CLASSVIRTUAL CLASS
WEBINAR WEBINAR WEBINAR WEBINAR
WEBWEB‐‐BASED BASED
CONTENTCONTENTCONTENTCONTENT
(WBT)/(WBT)/EE‐‐CONTENT CONTENT
CD ROM/ LMSCD ROM/ LMS

8. •Online learning environment g
•Allows for live interaction between
th t t d th l the tutor and the learners
• Shared online space where the Shared online space where the
learners and the tutor work together
i l lsimultaneously

9. VideoconferencingVideoconferencing
Online whiteboard for real‐time
collaboration
I i lInstant messaging tool
Participation controls Participation controls
Breakout rooms

10. Training in a synchronous virtual
classroom can only be successful with classroom can only be successful with
the active participation and
engagement of the learnersengagement of the learners.
Student‐Centered Instruction
Variety of Content
presentation and Learning presentation and Learning
Activities

11. Teacher toolsTeacher tools ‐‐ Text tool, draw tool, eraser, Text tool, draw tool, eraser,
shapes pen colour zoomshapes pen colour zoomshapes, pen colour, zoomshapes, pen colour, zoom
Specialist teacher toSpecialist teacher toolsols ‐‐ Maths tools, instant Maths tools, instant
di ti i t t b j ti t bldi ti i t t b j ti t bldictionary, instant verb conjugation tablesdictionary, instant verb conjugation tables
Save or record the class Save or record the class or save learning or save learning
l f h d ll f h d lmaterials for the student to later reviewmaterials for the student to later review
Group class toolsGroup class tools ‐‐ Raise hand tool, breakout Raise hand tool, breakout
rooms for larger groupsrooms for larger groups

12. Control of the student wControl of the student webcamebcam‐‐ Helpful Helpful pp
if the student has a poor connection and if the student has a poor connection and
needs to reduce internet bandwidth needs to reduce internet bandwidth needs to reduce internet bandwidth needs to reduce internet bandwidth
requirementsrequirements
C l f h d C l f h d ii Y h Y h Control of the student Control of the student micmic ‐‐ Yes, that Yes, that
means you can finally "mute" your means you can finally "mute" your
student when requiredstudent when required

13. Face to FaceFace to Face
Interactive in terms of video and Interactive in terms of video and
didiaudioaudio
Chatting onlineChatting online‐‐sending sending Chatting onlineChatting online sending sending
messages are possiblemessages are possible
Screen Sharing‐is a powerful feature

14. 1. Get to know the Virtual Classroom
2. Get to know your learners
3. Prepare the content for your session3 p y
4. Prepare the physical environment
5 Perform a test with somebody you know 5. Perform a test with somebody you know
well and watch the recording (Optional)
6 S h d l fi l i i h 6. Schedule your first welcome session with
the learners
7. Plan your programme and start teaching
8. Collect feedback from your learnersy

15. Explore the Virtual Classroom’s features and Explore the Virtual Classroom’s features and Explore the Virtual Classroom s features and Explore the Virtual Classroom s features and
see how they can support and enhance your see how they can support and enhance your
tutoring style.tutoring style.
Technical requirement Technical requirement
Operating system Operating system =Windows 7, Linux =Windows 7, Linux
((Ub tUb t ) M OS X ( )) M OS X ( )((UbuntuUbuntu 13.04), Mac OS X (10.9)13.04), Mac OS X (10.9)
Web browsers Web browsers =It is recommended that you =It is recommended that you
use Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox or Opera use Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox or Opera use Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Opera use Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Opera
(We recommend using the latest versions for (We recommend using the latest versions for
the best user experience). the best user experience).
Microsoft Edge (v.17 or higher).Microsoft Edge (v.17 or higher).

16. Screen resolution= Recommended 1366 x 768px or Screen resolution= Recommended 1366 x 768px or
higherhigherhigherhigher
CPU= Recommended DualCPU= Recommended Dual‐‐core 2.1 GHz (models core 2.1 GHz (models
similar to Intel Core i3 or equivalent AMD CPU or similar to Intel Core i3 or equivalent AMD CPU or similar to Intel Core i3 or equivalent AMD CPU or similar to Intel Core i3 or equivalent AMD CPU or
newer) or highernewer) or higher
Operating memory (RAM)Operating memory (RAM)‐‐ Recommended 2 GB or Recommended 2 GB or p g y ( )p g y ( )
moremore
Web cameraWeb camera
InIn‐‐built or external Microphone and headsetsbuilt or external Microphone and headsets

17. Internet connection speed requirements
F i ith t h d t d t For sessions with one teacher and one student
(only two people in the room):
l d d kb ( k dUpload speed: 384 kbps. (60 packets per second
(pps))
Download speed: 384 kbps. (60 pps)
Upload speed: 196 kbps. (40 pps)Up p 9 p (4 pp )
Download speed: 196 kbps. (40 pps)

18. For sessions with one teacher and more than
d ( h l i h one student (more than two people in the
room):
Upload speed: 384 kbps (60 pps)
Download speed: 640 kbps (100 pps)p 4 p ( pp )
Upload speed: 196 kbps (40 pps)
Download speed: 320 kbps (60 pps)Download speed: 320 kbps (60 pps)

19. ddi i l d i lddi i l d i lAdditional speed requirements apply Additional speed requirements apply
while using the using thewhile using the using the screen screen g gg g
sharingsharing featurefeature
UploadUpload speed: + 500speed: + 500 kbpskbps (+ 40(+ 40 ppspps))UploadUpload speed: + 500speed: + 500 kbpskbps (+ 40(+ 40 ppspps))
DownloadDownload speed: + 500speed: + 500 kbpskbps (+ 40(+ 40 ppspps))
UploadUpload speed: + 300speed: + 300 kbpskbps (+ 20(+ 20 ppspps))
DownloadDownload speed: + 300speed: + 300 kbpskbps (+ 20(+ 20 ppspps))DownloadDownload speed: + 300speed: + 300 kbpskbps (+ 20(+ 20 ppspps))

20. Google Chrome Mo illa Firefo Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox,
Opera, Edge and Safari for
Mac browser supports the screen
sharing functionality in the virtual sharing functionality in the virtual
classroom.
S h i i d Screen sharing is not supported
on mobile devices like tablets or
phones.

21. The Virtual classroom can also be accessed
A d id bil d i i h A d id on Android mobile devices with Android 5.0 +
Chrome and Apple iOS +
Safari 11 or higher.
Screen resolution should be at least 854х480 Screen resolution should be at least 854х480
and only the latest Google Chrome, Mozilla
Firefox and Safari browsers are supportedFirefox and Safari browsers are supported.

22. To enter the Virtual Classroom as a
t d t th t t h t i it t th student, the tutor has to invite to the
session.
There are two main ways in which one can
receive the invitation: either the tutor will receive the invitation: either the tutor will
send an email invitation or a direct link to
the roomthe room.

23. Email InvitationEmail Invitation
There is a link you can click on in the y
email in order to access the room.
Di Li kDirect Link
The link for every session is unique The link for every session is unique,
so they will need to invite you
l h separately to each one.
The link will redirect you to the room The link will redirect you to the room
entry page.

24. TheThe Virtual ClassroomVirtual Classroom profile profile
settingssettings menu allows you to change your menu allows you to change your
profile settings and/or your account profile settings and/or your account p g / yp g / y
password.password.

25. By clicking onBy clicking on Play RecordingPlay Recording you will you will
be able to watch the recording of the be able to watch the recording of the be able to watch the recording of the be able to watch the recording of the
session.session.
Recordings are available from both Recordings are available from both
your point of view and that of the your point of view and that of the y py p
participants.participants.

26.  Online whiteboardOnline whiteboard
 VidVid ff VideoVideo‐‐conferenceconference
 ScreenScreen‐‐sharingsharing ScreenScreen sharingsharing
 Breakout roomsBreakout rooms
 Media playerMedia player
 RecordingRecording
 Session templatesSession templates Session templatesSession templates

35. Virtual Classroom has a variety of Virtual Classroom has a variety of
functionalities and tools to enhance your functionalities and tools to enhance your
creativity as teachers. creativity as teachers.
If you use them to their maximum potential, If you use them to their maximum potential,
you will achieve a high level of interest and you will achieve a high level of interest and y gy g
attention from your learners throughout the attention from your learners throughout the
virtual session. virtual session.
These tools are designed to facilitate These tools are designed to facilitate
interactivity, discourse and teamwork.interactivity, discourse and teamwork.interactivity, discourse and teamwork.interactivity, discourse and teamwork.

36. Wh l i i i l d Wh l i i i l d When planning your sessions, include When planning your sessions, include
various activities. various activities.
In a synchronous virtual environment you In a synchronous virtual environment you y yy y
have to interact with your learner(s) every 3have to interact with your learner(s) every 3‐‐5 5
minutes. minutes.
For example if the goal of your session is to For example if the goal of your session is to For example, if the goal of your session is to For example, if the goal of your session is to
present new knowledge, avoid conducting a present new knowledge, avoid conducting a
long lecture in the virtual classroomlong lecture in the virtual classroomlong lecture in the virtual classroom.long lecture in the virtual classroom.

37. Although learning in the virtual classroom is Although learning in the virtual classroom is g gg g
computercomputer‐‐assisted, it is still instructorassisted, it is still instructor‐‐led and led and
depends on the interaction between the tutor and the depends on the interaction between the tutor and the
i ii iparticipants.participants.
Make sure that there is enough light in the room. If Make sure that there is enough light in the room. If
th i t h t l li ht it h th i t h t l li ht it h there is not enough natural light, you can switch on an there is not enough natural light, you can switch on an
extra lamp behind your web camera.extra lamp behind your web camera.
Choose a place where you are clearly visible Choose a place where you are clearly visible the the Choose a place where you are clearly visible Choose a place where you are clearly visible –– the the
best option is to face the light source so that the light best option is to face the light source so that the light
falls on you.falls on you.yy

38. Choose an appropriate colour of Choose an appropriate colour of Choose an appropriate colour of Choose an appropriate colour of
clothing so that it is different from your clothing so that it is different from your
b k db k dbackgroundbackground
Make sure that the background is Make sure that the background is gg
clean and tidy, otherwise it can distract clean and tidy, otherwise it can distract
the participants the participants the participants. the participants.
Your bedroom or your kitchen are not Your bedroom or your kitchen are not
the best places to position your laptopthe best places to position your laptop

39. Wh i h h k Wh i h h k When you switch on the camera, make sure When you switch on the camera, make sure
that you can see your whole face on the video that you can see your whole face on the video
d l f d l f screen and at least part of your torso. screen and at least part of your torso.
Make an effort to position your image in the Make an effort to position your image in the
centre of the video screen.centre of the video screen.
Make sure that there is no background noise Make sure that there is no background noise Make sure that there is no background noise Make sure that there is no background noise
in the room or something that might block in the room or something that might block
your microphoneyour microphoneyour microphone.your microphone.

40. Crucial parts of every online tutoring Crucial parts of every online tutoring Crucial parts of every online tutoring Crucial parts of every online tutoring
practicepractice
TimingTimingTimingTiming
InteractionsInteractions
Virtual classroom managementVirtual classroom management
Second, carefully evaluate the way you will Second, carefully evaluate the way you will y y yy y y
distribute information. For example, use PPT distribute information. For example, use PPT
slides,slides,

41. At the beginning of the online session:At the beginning of the online session:
U n int r tin intr du ti n r find U n int r tin intr du ti n r find Use an interesting introduction or find a Use an interesting introduction or find a
personal story to tellpersonal story to tell
l k i ll k i lClear up any unknown terminologyClear up any unknown terminology
Raise questions that will be answered at the Raise questions that will be answered at the
end of the sessionend of the session

42. During the core of the online session:During the core of the online session:
Determine some key pointsDetermine some key pointsDetermine some key pointsDetermine some key points
Organize the material in a logical Organize the material in a logical
mannermanner
Effectively incorporate audiovisual or Effectively incorporate audiovisual or Effectively incorporate audiovisual or Effectively incorporate audiovisual or
support materialssupport materials

43. At the end of the online session:
h lSummarize the lesson
Answer the questions from the Answer the questions from the
beginning of the session
Relate the material to past or future
sessionssessions

44. If we do not generate interest in their If we do not generate interest in their
pupils is one of the key features of pupils is one of the key features of pupils is one of the key features of pupils is one of the key features of
teachers; teachers;
If we are not providing interesting and If we are not providing interesting and If we are not providing interesting and If we are not providing interesting and
useful knowledge useful knowledge
method of instruction, method of instruction, method of instruction, method of instruction,
a student’s background, a student’s background,
the mood in the classroom and the mood in the classroom and the mood in the classroom, and the mood in the classroom, and
personal preferences.personal preferences.

45. Myth 1: Learning in a virtual classroom limits social Myth 1: Learning in a virtual classroom limits social
interactioninteraction
Myth 2: The lack of physical contact leads to a lower Myth 2: The lack of physical contact leads to a lower
quality of trainingquality of training
Myth 3: The teacher is remote and does not have any Myth 3: The teacher is remote and does not have any
control over the students’ activities.control over the students’ activities.
Myth 4: The most important factor when teaching in Myth 4: The most important factor when teaching in
a virtual classroom is the technologya virtual classroom is the technology
M h Th i h d h M h Th i h d h Myth 5: The tutor must train the students on how to Myth 5: The tutor must train the students on how to
work with the virtual classroom, which takes work with the virtual classroom, which takes
additional time and effortadditional time and effortadditional time and effort.additional time and effort.

46. Virtual Classroom is equipped with Virtual Classroom is equipped with q ppq pp
tools for communication, sharing tools for communication, sharing
learning content, collaboration and learning content, collaboration and learning content, collaboration and learning content, collaboration and
classroom management.classroom management.
The tools for communicationThe tools for communication allow you allow you yy
to interact in real time with your to interact in real time with your
learners as well as to conduct learners as well as to conduct learners as well as to conduct learners as well as to conduct
discussions, role plays, conversational discussions, role plays, conversational
l d th i t ti ti iti l d th i t ti ti iti classes, and other interactive activities classes, and other interactive activities
with them.with them.

50. Once you get used to working with the tools Once you get used to working with the tools
of the virtual learning environment, you can of the virtual learning environment, you can
build the structure of your online course.build the structure of your online course.
Carefully consider the Virtual Classroom’s Carefully consider the Virtual Classroom’s yy
tools that you are going to employ for each tools that you are going to employ for each
learning activity.learning activity.g yg y

51. Google chrome extension allows you to get details Google chrome extension allows you to get details
of attendance of participantsof attendance of participantsp pp p
Meet Attendance requires logging in and Syncing Meet Attendance requires logging in and Syncing
your Chrome browser. your Chrome browser. yy
Click the Attendance icon to open the Attendance Click the Attendance icon to open the Attendance
Spreadsheet. Spreadsheet.
Create a new Spreadsheet, Turn Attendance Create a new Spreadsheet, Turn Attendance
collection off, Auto Scroll through participants, collection off, Auto Scroll through participants,
S h d S h d Snapshot attendance. Snapshot attendance.
Attendance duration will be tracked.Attendance duration will be tracked.

52. Advantages of the virtual learning Advantages of the virtual learning
environment are the possibility of
saving time and expenses for the
classes’ implementation in a real classes implementation in a real
physical environment.p y

53. Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you