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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

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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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Foot Traffic Philanthropy: Location Based Mobile Application - CauseWorld

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Last month I made a prediction that we might see fundraisers with FourSquare or some other location-based mobile social network with gaming element. And, of course, you get badges for various activities. Without a leaderboard, peer pressure, or something else in the game design - I'm tempted to donate as much as possible.

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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 annual SXSW Interactive Festival is a geek home coming for those who work on the web, social media, and gaming. 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.

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Another Gold Star, FTW: A Look at Achievement Systems

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With the growing trend of social features in game design and in web services, there has been a growing buzz around such motivational systems. Awards and progress in gaming, video gaming in particular, are a critical component of game design. After you check in at 10 different locations you earn the “Adventurer” badge.

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Online Learning Trends That You Can’t Ignore

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Today’s tech-savvy, social and mobile learners are no longer interested in traditional classroom training and demand learning techniques that blends best with their current working style and outlook. Who does not like to play games? Mobile learning. Gamification.