1. Learning Environments John Akeroyd South Bank University

2. Library problems  Expansion; unplanned and without considering alternative teaching and learning methodology;  Modularization; compartmentalising learning and consequential increases in numbers of reading lists;  Diversification; rapid changes in disciplines;

3. LE Definition n The creation of a virtual space where learning, assessment and interaction can take place in a structured and managed way.

4. LE Definition n Course Creation n Assessment n Learning n Interaction n Management n Structured

5. LE Functions Scheduling Knowledge Base/Resources Discussion Student profiles Management systems Course Development

6. The Learning Environment Student Learner D-Libraries The Web Course Resources Student Data Staff Course Development Databanks Course Managemnt

7. LEs: Commercial Software n Web-CT n TopClass n Lotus Learning Space n Web Course in a Box n Docuclass n FirstClass

8. Evaluation n Communications and Inter-activity n Course Design tools n Course administration n User Interfacing Tools n Platform Independence n Investment Costs n Inter-operability

12. Structured Semi-structured Unstructured Regulatory Framework Course Guidance Pathway Documents Course Notes Handouts ESL Digital Libraries Web Identified Sought

13. Prototyping Technologies  Text conferencing - long-standing users of First Class  Intranet developments; course documentation  Learning Environment software - prototyping Web-CT  CD-ROM based developments; continuing benefit from CD-ROM  The HERON project  ESL/Text Book server

14. Text Conferencing Curriculum Database Web Learning Environment Resource Banks E Short Loan Web Course Notes Exam Papers

15. Text Conferencing Curriculum Database Web Learning Environment Resource Banks E Short Loan Web Course Notes Exam Papers

16. The Cs n Culture change n Convergence n Cross-sectorial working/ at all levels n Collaboration n Common Taxonomy n Costs