What is gained or lost as learning moves from the real to

the virtual?

By Nicola Stone

What is real learning?

What is virtual learning?

Motivating!!

What do we gain as learning moves from the real to the virtual?

What do we lose as learning moves from the real to the virtual?

REAL LEARNINGX

Virtual learning in school

Conclusion

Should we let this happen?

REAL LEARNING VIRTUAL LEARNING

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