Virtual Classroom

Why Virtual Classroom is better than Traditional classroom

A virtual classroom allows both learners and instructors around the world to participate in live classes to collaborate and interact from anywhere any time, even using mobile apps. Large numbers of students can benefit from distance learning. It is affordable as learners can save money by not having to worry about travel expenses. Participants save time since all that is needed is an internet connection. Also save time and money by creating courseware with a single click. Save on printing and materials costs. Learning is flexible through virtual classroom as online classes also allow for the ability to record class as it happens, including any presentation audio and visuals. This means

The virtual students seem more frustrated, not only from the technology but from the inability to ask the teacher questions in a face-to-face. Students feel isolated as they cannot interact in face-to-face with classmates or instructors. Learners with low motivation or bad study habits may fall behind. Some students would learn less effectively in virtual environments and thus would require more individual/personal contact with a teacher. It is thought that children will miss out on the important friendships that are usually formed in traditional schools and this will lead to poor social skills. Virtual classrooms are suitable for higher learning only, not for primary level children because availing the facilities of virtual learning the learner has to be matured, self-motivated, and computer literate. Individual caring, counseling, emotional sharing mentoring etc. are absent in virtual classrooms as the teacher only present on the audio-visual screens. Virtual classrooms are not suitable for lab-based and activity oriented

A virtual classroom allows learners to attend a class from anywhere in the world and aims to provide a learning experience that is similar to a real classroom. It can be used as a solution for live delivery and interaction that addresses the entire process of creating and managing the teaching-learning process. It facilitates instructor and student in teaching-learning events, such as a seminar, online discussion or a live training. Online courses offer more flexibility, convenience and access to students. Virtual classrooms promote collaborative learning attitude among students. Through Web based learning, vast amount of information can be searched, reorganized and downloaded from decentralized worldwide digital libraries. Also the quick delivery feedback ability of the Web can make learning more effective. The use of computers, and the Internet, opens a new world of potential. With the use of technology, education can surpass the physical boundaries of the classroom and provide students the opportunity to experience