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Virtual Learning Environments

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Contents

• Introduction
  • What is a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)?
  • More on MLEs
• Why use a VLE?
  • What products are available?
  • Selecting a VLE
    • Technical considerations
    • Pedagogical considerations
    • Ease of use
    • Encouraging institutional collaboration
• What tools can a VLE offer?
  • Communications tools
    • Email
    • Discussion boards
    • Live chat
  • Interactive whiteboards
  • Content delivery
  • Assessment
  • Content exchange and group work
• Using VLEs for learning and teaching
  • Starting out
    • Managing your work
    • Getting support
  • Content delivery
  • Images
  • Communication
  • Peer support
  • Simulation work
  • Project work
  • Assessment
  • Evaluation
  • Accessibility
  • Epilogue
  • Further Reading

ISBN 1-903815-06-1    March 2003

Author:

Paul Chin is Manager (Dissemination and Networking) at the LTSN Physical Sciences Centre and is based at Hull. Paul was previously with the Hull University eLearning Team and Educational Development Team.