2.2 Create a Virtual Classroom
Introduction
The last lesson allowed you to think about the learning goals for your virtual classroom. In this lesson, you will be aligning your learning goals to your own virtual classroom. This lesson will discuss the importance of creating a positive learning environment within your virtual classroom. At the end of this lesson, you will be submitting a virtual classroom that connects to your learning goals as well as creating a positive learning environment.
Learning Outcomes
The student will be able to understand the importance of creating a positive learning environment
The student will be able to align learning goals to their virtual classroom
The student will be able to create a virtual classroom
Information
Quick Write
What are five adjectives you would use to describe a positive learning environment?
Positive Learning Environment
Watch the video about creating a Positive Learning Environment in the classroom: https://youtu.be/RQJ2mW5JzYM
Spencer Burton (2016) in the educational video emphasize the importance of:
- Building a Learning Community
- Creating Classroom Guidelines and Procedures
- Setting Guidelines and Expectations as a class
- Building Relationships
- Incorporating Collaborative and Engaging Activities
- Making Connections
Task
Share your Virtual Classroom!
Write a 1-2 pages that explains the connection between your learning goals and how the virtual classroom you created is a positive learning environment for your students.
Submit a Screenshot of your the virtual classroom you have created.
Move on to Lesson 3: 2.3 Reflect
Go back to Unit 2 Unit 2: Creating a Virtual Classroom
Resources and References
Burton, S. (2016). Positive Learning Environment [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQJ2mW5JzYM