1. Virtual learning Environments
Dr Samira Rahat Afroze

2. A VLE, or learning platform, is an online system that allows teachers to share educational materials with their pupils via the web.
Second nature to learners and educators outside of the classroom

3. Key feature of virtual learning environment
Large amounts of the user’s participation can be carried out online, being accessible
from any where in the world
at any time
at the convenience of the individual user

4. Forms of VLEs Off-the-shelf systems Commercial, WebCT and Blackboard
Purpose-built systems
meet local educational contexts, own VLEs for an institute….
Dundee distance learning course
Open source systems
accessible, open.

5. Participants role in VLE
Students
Tutors
Administrators
Technicians

6. Managed learning environments
24 hrs accessible
Serve personnel, finance, students records
Timetable information
Reading list, resources, links, You tube, discussion forums, threads etc

7. VLE modalities on-campus vs. distance
communicate with each other under same campus
suits with personal lifestyles
tutorship
distance from the institution
Health education
Any time
Any where

8. Concerns of VLEs Security, authentication and identity
Object orientation
Security, authentication and identity
Rules, regulation and policing

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