1. Virtual Learning Platforms by A.J. Juliani

2. A little about me…  Wissahickon School District, Pennsylvania  Currently running a 1:1 Initiative in my district  Founder of “Education Is My Life”  Author and Presenter

3. Virtual Learning Platforms by A.J. Juliani

4. Guiding Questions for this Session What does “virtual” really mean in education? Has learning gone virtual in your school? How can a VLP improve your school? What options do I have to implement a VLP?

5. What Is Virtual Education?

6. My Experiences With VLPs and LMS/CMS  Flat Classroom and Net Gen Ed Project  MS: Drexel Global and International  Online Summer School  VLPs: Moodle, Blackboard, Ning, Schoology, Edmodo, LoudCloud  Subject specific communities like MathLanding.com

7. VLPs = 21 st Century Classroom Access Anywhere Collaboration Tools Teaming Capabilities Real Learning

8. School Has Changed Over Time 1995 – The Internet And Now in 2014… 1999 – Interactive Whiteboard 2000s – Laptop computing 2000s – Mobile Smartphones

9. It All Starts With Leadership

10. What We Need Is Teacher Leaders…. “And Those Who Aren’t Afraid of Being A First Follower”

11. VLPs We Will Cover Today The K-5 Math Environment Schoology Edmodo Math Landing

12. Schoology

13. Schoology: Pros and Cons Pros  FREE for classes  20,000+ Educators use it  Design interface  API Integration with Google, TurnItIn, Common Core etc  Interactive features  Social Features  Moodle Import Cons  Paid for entire schools  Not as “established”  Social features need to be monitored  No course shells

14. Edmodo

15. Edmodo: Pros and Cons Pros  Huge audience of teachers and great collaboration  Design interface  API integration  Social features Cons  Paid for entire schools  Social features need to be monitored  Not as “powerful” as some others  No course shells

16. Math Landing

18. Math Landing: Pros and Cons Pros  Focus on specific content and level (Math & Elem)  Design interface is easy to use  Partnered with trusted education leaders like MPT, Drexel University, and ISTE  Coaches and teachers can work together with shared resources Cons  New site so it is still growing into what it could be  No API as of now  Not as comprehensive as some others as a pure LMS

19. Don’t End Up Like Blockbuster

20. What VLP Is Right For Your School?  Think about your needs?  Think about your funds?  Think about your population?  Are you making a commitment to 21 st century teaching and learning?

21. Listen to Your Stakeholders

22. Questions?  Ask me anything…seriously.  ajjuliani@gmail.com or find me online at http://educationismylife.com ajjuliani@gmail.com http://educationismylife.com  Twitter, Skype, LinkedIn, Instagram: @ajjuliani

23. MathLanding: mathlanding.org

24. Join Us for these Upcoming K-5 Math Webinars  August 8, 2013 Common Core-Integrate Technology to Teach Math  Sept 12, 2013- Mobilize Mathematics All Webinars will occur at 4pm PST/7pm EST