A virtual classroom duplicates the capabilities found in a real classroom. A virtual classroom provides:
- A convenient place to study.
- Students and teachers use their computers to go to a virtual meeting place instead of a classroom.
Teachers can choose from a variety of synchronous technologies including:
- Slide presentations
- Audio and video conferencing
- Application sharing
- Shared whiteboard allowing both student and teacher to write
A Virtual classroom from the comfort of your home or office:
- Students can indicate when they want to speak by virtually raising their hand.
- Teachers can let students speak through audio and video conferencing.
- Teachers and students can also use instant messaging and chat.
- Quizzes: Teachers can present questions to students.
- Students can work together in groups.