The Virtual Online Classroom: An Enhancement for Conventional Education

Abstract

To build a web-based virtual online learning environment depends on information technologies, concerns technology supporting learning methods and theories. The virtual online classroom method of learning allows for live interaction with the trainer and fellow students. A web-based virtual online classroom is designed and amplified based on learning theories and streaming media technologies. And it is composed of full interactivity in two parts: Instructional communicating environment (ICE) and Collaborative learning environment (CLE).ICE provides learners with learning materials, video lectures, and interactive environment etc. It’s enables participants to ask questions and collaborate with each other in a virtual space and enables the trainer to ask questions, take simulations, and receive answers instantaneously [1]. CLE supports active learning system by providing the environment with learning tools which are love by learners to use such tools as chat room, video conferencing by using silver light technology, learning materials and contextual discussion for learners.

Keywords:-Virtual, ICE, CLE, Streaming, Information, Framework, DOT NET.