Let us try to compare the Virtual class with that of the traditional one. Gitanjali
Banergee (JNU) has written these differences on the WIZIQ blog which clearly tells us the
virtual cloassroom modalities.
Traditional classroom
Virtual Classroom
Class timing
Schedule is fixed and pre-decided.
Students and teachers have little say
in this decision.
Schedule can be flexible,
according to the needs of both
teacher and students.
Class duration is fixed and usually
not extendable, as the next class waits
to use the classroom.
Class duration is easily
extendable, instructor and student
time permitting.
While extra classes can be scheduled,
they’re often impractical and usually
result in low attendance
Schedule extra classes at your
convenient time and study from
the luxury of home.
Students can be a heterogeneous
group, even global, with a variety
of non-intersecting (and perhaps
conflicting) social circles and
customs.
Student composition may vary
greatly in age, profession, and
academic background.
Classes can be technology-driven
and learner-centric, with the
teacher as a facilitator. Teachers
have better teaching tools to
effectively engage learners.
Virtual classrooms allow students
Learner groups
Students can be a homogenous group,
sharing overlapping social circles and
customs.
Students typically fall within a
similar age, profession, or academic
background.
Teaching methodology
Classes are typically teacher–driven
and teacher-centric.