Virtual Environments Chart

Environment Type	Time	Space	Routines	Communication	Accountability
Brick + Mortar	Teacher manages schedule	Teacher guides classroom layout	Teacher initiates and guides learning routes	Face-to-face communication and interaction	Teacher continuously monitors student progress
Distance Learning	Teacher manages schedule with family support and student engagement	Student and family guide learning space design	Teacher and students share creation and practice	Two-way communication and multiple ways to interact	Teacher and student shared ownership of learning, feedback and response are critical