Conference by Shannon Magee & Chris Fredrickson.
Manitoba Scene
Last week, we received Professional and appropriate information, step by step and detailed about how to use Online Distance Education in Manitoba. In the website State of the Nation: K-12 eLearning in Canada we can obtain information of provinces and territories about the current state of distance, online and blended learning (e-learning)
InformNet Manitoba and Wapaskwa are virtual collegiate with online programs that are keys and tools for home students to develop their skills and complete their studies. The speaker explained that those websites connect teacher and students in online virtual classes. Also, the teachers could create, plan, develop and assess a virtual class for the students.
WBC
The most outstanding part for me of the conference of distance learning was the Blackboard Collaborate, because it is a great tool for the teacher to prepare online lesson plans, assessment, and virtual activities. This website contains information of Manitoba curriculum of all subjects, information that is and will be of great help for us as future teachers.
Key to a Success Online Courses
Edmodo is a safe social network for learning where teachers can be in contact with students and parents. The teacher can post information such as assignments, projects, grades, school messages, and tips for study. I think this website could be a helpful tool for teachers in and outside the classroom.
After this conference, I felt comfortable, because I learned that Canada and particularly Manitoba are supporting distance education.
Every day, education is improving with technology! Yeah!
Armando Ruiz
Edmodo sounds like a very cool site! Hopefully it works as well we think!
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