A Web-Based Virtual Classroom System Model

Olumide S. ADEWALE; Akure NIGERIA; Emmanuel O. IBAM; B. K. ALESE

Article Details

A Web-Based Virtual Classroom System Model

Authors:

Olumide S. ADEWALE | Akure NIGERIA | Emmanuel O. IBAM | B. K. ALESE

Publisher:

Anadolu University

Journal:

Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education 2012 Vol.13 Issue 1, pp.211-223

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

2/2012

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2000783039

Frequency:

Quarterly

pISSN:

1302-6488

Abstract:

 

The population of students all over the world is growing without a proportionate increase in teaching/learning resources/infrastructure. There is also much quest for learning in an environment that provides equal opportunities to all learners. The need to provide an equal opportunity learning environment that will hitherto improve the system of education globally has therefore become imperative. Based on our findings, a mathematical model Web-based Virtual Classroom system (WebVCS) was developed to provide a viable medium through which sound education can be offered in tertiary institutions that can carter for varieties of learners irrespective of their abilities, dispositions and geographical locations. Our system model is developed based on active learning approach that adopts blended learning theory (Constructivist-Cognivist learning approach), incorporating e-pedagogy that supports collaboration among participants in the web-based Virtual learning environment. The key objects used in creating the WebVCS model are: Courses, Students, Instructors and Learning performances. Our system model sets a framework for developers of virtual classrooms and successful implementation of the model leads to students learning by interacting with their peers resulting in  the construction of knowledge.

Article Details

A Web-Based Virtual Classroom System Model

Authors: Olumide S. ADEWALE | Akure NIGERIA | Emmanuel O. IBAM | B. K. ALESE

Publisher: Anadolu University

Journal: Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education 2012 Vol.13 Issue 1, pp.211-223

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 2/2012

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2000783039

Frequency: Quarterly

pISSN: 1302-6488

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Authors:

Olumide S. ADEWALE | Akure NIGERIA | Emmanuel O. IBAM | B. K. ALESE

Publisher:

Anadolu University

Journal:

Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education 2012 Vol.13 Issue 1, pp.211-223

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

2/2012

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2000783039

Frequency:

Quarterly

pISSN:

1302-6488