Virtual Classroom

Abstract

Virtual Classroom means using the software to organize learning experience that helps support students, facilitate the learning and participation. Students and teachers can choose the location, attention and time by themselves through computer networks which causes the exchange of knowledge by participating in group activities with teachers or classmates fully without actually being in the classroom. The limitations of the virtual classroom found that the equipment or software are expensive, the delay in waiting for information feedback, students must use computers very well. Learning interaction is not natural and there are too few, in addition, students lack responsibility for self-study. Teachers may use the Second Life software to develop virtual classroom which is a virtual world on the internet, communication and interaction with other users. Bringing the ASSURE Model which is a form of planning or design teaching by focusing on using media and technology as an element. And focusing on the participation of learners as important such asanalysis students, set objectives, choose method, media and teaching materials, apply methods and media materials to use, participation of learners and evaluating of media usage.