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With so many different online learning platforms out there, here is why we chose ClassIn!<\/p>\n
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With so many different online learning platforms out there, here is why we chose ClassIn!<\/p>\n
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[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Online Video Conferencing Platforms” _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”30px||0px||false|false” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”95%” max_width=”1200px” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|10px||10px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”#f7b70b” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ custom_padding=”20px||||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]There is an array of online video conferencing platforms for us to choose from, with the more popular choices being Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meets and Skype. These platforms are widely adopted for a variety of purposes, including business, recreation and education. However, a one-size-fits-all approach may not be the best. Platforms designed specifically for use in education have many intuitive features that facilitate interaction between teachers and students, easing the shift from in-class lessons to virtual ones, while simultaneously creating new opportunities for learning.<\/p>\n
In this article, we take a closer look at two online video conferencing platforms. 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Users with an account can access live meetings through a given link and a password. ClassIn<\/span>, on the other hand, is built for teachers and schools. It enables live face-to-face lessons, similar to Zoom but with a host of different features, and it also functions as a learning management system, including the ability to create classes, track attendance and submit homework.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s take a look at how these two platforms can be used for online learning.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Online Learning” _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”30px||0px||false|false” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”95%” max_width=”1200px” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|10px||10px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”#f7b70b” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ header_3_font_size=”24px” custom_padding=”20px||||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/fromapixel.com\/lcentralold\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/LCentral-English-Enrichment-Tuition-Singapore-Zoom-vs-ClassIn-Comparison-Communication-scaled.jpg” alt=”LCentral English Enrichment Tuition Singapore Zoom vs ClassIn – Comparison Communication” title_text=”LCentral English Enrichment Tuition Singapore Zoom vs ClassIn – Comparison Communication” _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”30px||||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ custom_padding=”30px||||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n An effective teaching and learning environment allows for teacher-student and student-student communication. Zoom and ClassIn both include features for real-time video conferencing that serve this purpose. They also have in-built chat boxes that allow for real-time clarification of questions between the teacher and students without disrupting the class.<\/p>\n ClassIn also has an added feature of a class group chat within the platform that allows students to ask questions outside of lesson time to which the teacher and other students can respond.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ header_3_font_size=”24px” custom_padding=”20px||||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/fromapixel.com\/lcentralold\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/LCentral-English-Enrichment-Tuition-Singapore-Zoom-vs-ClassIn-Comparison-Teaching-Tools-scaled.jpg” alt=”LCentral English Enrichment Tuition Singapore Zoom vs ClassIn – Comparison Teaching Tools” title_text=”LCentral English Enrichment Tuition Singapore Zoom vs ClassIn – Comparison Teaching Tools” _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”30px||||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ custom_padding=”30px||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]Zoom and ClassIn differ in the teaching tools they have to offer, which affects the ways that classes can be conducted on these platforms. Zoom allows for screen sharing, which is the primary tool which most teachers use. It allows teachers to share files, images, PowerPoint slides and Internet browsers easily from their own desktop with the participants. The teacher can then write or draw over their screen with the \u2018annotate\u2019 function as they teach.<\/p>\n ClassIn, too, has a screen sharing function. However, what makes ClassIn different is that its many teaching tools centre around a shared \u2018blackboard\u2019 which is viewed by the teacher and students at all times. The \u2018blackboard\u2019 comes with functions such as an in-built Internet browser and the ability to open up images and resources from shared drives. Teachers do not need to open up and switch between multiple windows on their desktops and the resources can be set up in advance and saved for future use. Similarly, teachers can also write or draw over these resources as they teach.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ header_3_font_size=”24px” custom_padding=”20px||||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/fromapixel.com\/lcentralold\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/LCentral-English-Enrichment-Tuition-Singapore-Zoom-vs-ClassIn-Comparison-Student-Engagement-scaled.jpg” alt=”LCentral English Enrichment Tuition Singapore Zoom vs ClassIn – Comparison Student Engagement” title_text=”LCentral English Enrichment Tuition Singapore Zoom vs ClassIn – Comparison Student Engagement” _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”30px||||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ custom_padding=”30px||||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]Zoom, a video conferencing platform, has slightly fewer features in terms of online engagement. It allows for real-time polls to garner responses and also features a \u2018whiteboard\u2019 for collaborative writing and drawing. These are useful for mature learners but might not be suitable for capturing the attention of younger students.<\/p>\n ClassIn, on the other hand, has a variety of tools that can be used to spice up the lesson. Similar to Zoom, ClassIn has a polling function and a shared \u2018blackboard\u2019 screen for writing and drawing. Teachers are also able to assign individual small \u2018blackboards\u2019 to each student to work on their own answers. When ready, teachers can collect them for viewing and sharing. In addition, ClassIn also features other interesting functions like a dice, slot machine (random-name generator), stopwatch and timer which can be used selectively throughout the class. Many teachers\u2019 favourite tool is the reward system, which allows them to award virtual \u2018trophies\u2019 to students for their good behaviour. The system tracks the accumulation of trophies, making it an incredibly useful part of classroom management.<\/p>\n For younger learners, these functions serve to captivate them and keep them engaged in the lesson.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Challenge #1: So Many Sounds” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”30px||0px||false|false” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”95%” max_width=”1200px” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|10px||10px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”#f7b70b” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ custom_padding=”20px||||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]Every platform has its own unique functions that can be used to create a different learning experience. The most important thing is to choose a platform that suits your particular purpose.<\/p>\n LCentral extensively reviewed teaching platforms, looking for one that enables us to transfer our unique teaching approach into the virtual classroom. We have chosen ClassIn for its effectiveness. 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Online Learning<\/h1>\n
1. Communication <\/span><\/h3>\n
2. Teaching Tools\/Methods for Teachers<\/span><\/h3>\n
3. Student Engagement<\/span><\/h3>\n
The Verdict<\/h1>\n