SOPHIE PRESENTATION - Vasils Stavropoulos

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1. “ Online learning communities in school education : Effectiveness and Perspectives ” Vasileios Stavropoulos Varvakeio model gymnasium 1

2. 1. DEFINITION Online learning communities (or virtual learning communities or networked learning communities) are learning communities that are computer-mediated by interconnected computers. Communication characteristics of virtual learning communities include asynchronous and synchronous communication, high interactivity, and multi-way communication. Encyclopedia of Networked and Virtual Organizations 2

3. 2. The PERIODS of an online learning community Pre-birth period Formative period Maturity period Τ ransformation period Death - End 3

4. 3. Types of online learning communities Communities of interest Goal-oriented communities of interest Learners' communities Communities of practice 4

5. 4. Roles in an online learning community Administrator Tutor(s) M oderators of the communication Learner(s) Visitor(s) 5

6. 5. eTwinning online platform for teachers https://seminars.etwinning.gr/ 6

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8. 5. e-class for pupils https://eclass.sch.gr/ 8

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10. 6. Factors that promote learning effectiveness collaborative learning interaction sense of community social presence satisfaction teaching presence open communication group cohesion emotional support motivation to learn creativity innovative thinking emotional expression 10

11. 7. Factors impairing the effectiveness of learning unpredictable time not sufficient interaction interpretation of messages (?) overload of information and messages wrong conclusions 11

12. 8. Conclusions – Proposals shift from cognitive, to social educational theories of knowledge collaborative activities, active participation power of e-interaction material hat promotes the acquisition of interactive knowledge additional flexible training and qualitative change 12

13. Vasileios Stavropoulos – Varvakeio Model Gymnasium 13

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