ICT and Learning Virtual Learning Environments (VLE)

Moodle is our VLE but there are many others

So why do we have VLE’s Access learning 24/7 Repeat activities for revision. Access support whenever needed. Take part in collaboration activities. Quizzes, Tests and gradebook Submit work and portfolio of work. Access anywhere and everywhere.

Uses of VLE’s by students

Uses of VLe’s by Teachers

Distance Learning

Distance learning Advantages Learn from anywhere Own time and pace Online chat rooms for discussion Wide range of courses available Disadvantages No tutor on hand Can feel isolated Lack of motivation

Online Tutorials Can be animated and interactive – bbc bitesize is one example AdvantagesDisadvantages Readily availableYou can’t ask questions No teacher requiredYou can’t usually skip bits you already know Questions can be quickly answered on screen Pace of animation etc may not suit you On screen demonstrations can be given

Online Tutorials Features and examples of how it can be used:

Advantages of Online Tutorials – more detail

Disadvantages:

Online Assessment – different from Tutorials! Questions answered onscreen, marks immediately available