Define a VLE A virtual learning environment (VLE) is a software system designed to support teaching and learning software
What are VLE offers Communication tools ( , bulletin, chat rooms) Collaboration tools (on-line forums, file sharing, diaries) Content creation tools Assessment tools and activity tracking tools Integration into a MLE Controlled access to content
Virtual learning environment BlackboardBlackboard - a family of software WebCTWebCT - (Now a part of Blackboard) software applications designed to enhance teaching and learning FirstClassFirstClass - messaging and communications solution Desire2LearnDesire2Learn - Desire2Learn eLearning solutions. CyberExtensionCyberExtension - Virtual Managed Learning Environment It's LearningIt's Learning - Norwegian Closed Source System (written in ASP.NET) Fronter Saba Centra - Closed Source System offered by Saba SoftwareSaba Software WebTrainWebTrain - Virtual live classes, enrollment, attendance, attention monitoring.. Glow Learn- A VLE accessible through and designed for Glow, the National School Intranet of ScotlandGlow Frog - A VLE in the UK designed to help organise, communicate and to access information, designed by Frog Learning. UniServity cLc (connected learning communities) Learning Platform. UK based and used in 21 countries. Studywiz Learning Environment - A safe online space for schools to collect, organise and manage curriculum to support 21st century learning. eClasseClass - Hong Kong-based closed source system developed by BroadLearning Education Asia BroadLearning Education Asia Moodle Source: Wikipedia
Your VLE What is your experience? Plus points Minus points Interesting points
Web 2.0 Wikis RSS feeds Blogs Podcasting/videocasting Content aggregation Rating User generated content Social networking (community) 3D environments (second life) etc
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Web 2.0 Wikis RSS feeds Blogs Content aggregation Rating User generated content (e.g. portfolios, videos) Social networking (community) etc
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Web 2.0 Wikis RSS feeds Blogs Content aggregation Rating User generated content Social networking (community) etc
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Advice Try out the components which make a VLE Build a learning community Open access Interesting content (why should I revisit?) Ownership (hotseat e.g. NCSL)