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Creating a Sense of Community in Virtual Classrooms

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Creating a Sense of Community in Virtual Classrooms Gyrus Systems Gyrus Systems - Best Online Learning Management Systems About 70% of students prefer online learning over traditional classroom methods. Online learning is even said to enhance information retention by 25% to 60%. Here’s how: 1.Establishing

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Creating a Sense of Community in Virtual Classrooms

Gyrus

About 70% of students prefer online learning over traditional classroom methods. An effective strategy to utilize the potential of virtual learning is to create a strong sense of community within online classrooms — using the virtual environment as a means to reinforce community practices. Here’s how: 1.Establishing

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The Ultimate Guide to Virtual Classrooms: Benefits and Beyond

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The Ultimate Guide to Virtual Classrooms: Benefits and Beyond GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - About 70% of students prefer online learning over traditional classroom methods. Improved Motivation and Learning Outcomes A strong sense of community in virtual classrooms can significantly boost students’ motivation to learn.

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Nonprofit Focused Workshops at SXSW Interactive Festival: Join Us!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The workshops are included in the price of an Interactive, Gold, or Platinum Badge. These workshops will be held at the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center in state-of-the-art classrooms. I’m honored to be involved with the instructional design and delivery of two workshops specifically for nonprofits.

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Foot Traffic Philanthropy: Location Based Mobile Application - CauseWorld

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

And, of course, you get badges for various activities. There is a scaling system for Karma points - for example supporting a classroom is five points while sending a book to a library in a developing country is 100. Enter the store, check in, and get the karma points offered to you. This idea is really cool for a couple of reasons.

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How Do You Celebrate Reaching 10,000 Fans on Facebook?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I noticed that you had a badge to Share Our Strength on your blog. I used to buy bags of Egg McMuffins on my way to work and, before school started, I’d hand them out to kids who stopped by my classroom. Words of wisdom about blogging? Know why you’re blogging and be real. Why is this cause important to you?

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Another Gold Star, FTW: A Look at Achievement Systems

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Like the Xbox Live achievement system, when you accomplish certain goals like your first checkin you get the “Newbie” badge. After you check in at 10 different locations you earn the “Adventurer” badge. After you check in at 10 different locations you earn the “Adventurer” badge.

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