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Kristina CasaleApplication 4EDUC6715I-2Dr. Derby

WHAT IS RCAMPUS?Rcampus is a FREE, easy to use virtual classroom that

can provide useful information for students and parents.

Rcampus can:• Organize valuable course information• Display coursework• Display student grades• Create ePortfolios• Provide a social networking community

for students

WHAT DOES RCAMPUS LOOK LIKE?

WHAT DOES RCAMPUS OFFER?

RCampus offers online learning so students are not limited to classroom-only instruction.

Rcampus also offers the ability for students and parents to monitor classwork and student grades. It is also a place to find important documents and topics discussed in class.

WHY SHOULD TEACHERS USE RCAMPUS?

Teachers can use Rcampus to keep track of student grades and

coursework. Social networking in discussion forums can also be used as homework assignments, rather than hand written homework. It is also a

place where important documents can be uploaded, instead of making copies

for each student (go green!).

21ST CENTURY SKILLS

Online learning promotes 21st century skills. These are the skills a student

needs to learn in order to be successful in the workplace. To learn more about

these skills, click here:

21st Century Skills

WHAT INSTRUCTIONAL GAPS MAY BE FILLED USING TO ONLINE LEARNING?

• Online learning can provide differentiated instruction because a variety of assignments can be monitored under one central location

• Teachers and students from other sections (classes) can collaborate lessons, ideas, and tasks

HOW DOES IT SUPPORT MEANINGFUL, AUTHENTIC STUDENT LEARNING?

• Students are no longer restricted to classroom-only learning

• Prepares students for the workplace

• Virtual-rich media available at students’ fingertips (podcasts, videos, images, etc.)

• Supports communication/collaboration with other teachers and peers

ONLINE LEARNING: AN EMERGENT TECHNOLOGY

While online learning is not new, its efficacy in schools has great potential.

Though it may take some time to prove its positive potential, why not pilot it in your own

classroom?

• Rcampus Website

• Moodle, another CMS (Course Management System)

REFERENCES

Young, J., Birtolo, P., & McElman, R. (2009). Virtual success: Transforming education through online learning. Learning & Leading with Technology, 36(5), 12–17. Search using the Education Research Complete database by the article's title.

Cavanaugh, C., & Clark, T. (2007). The Landscape of K-12 Online Learning. In P. Adamson, B. Adamson, & N. Clausen-Grace, et al (Eds.), What Works in K-12 Online Learning (Chapter 1, pp. 5-19). Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in Education.