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VLEs
or Virtual Learning Environments are essentially online
teaching and learning areas that have a number of common tools to facilitate
communication, discussion, interactive learning, file sharing, marking and
integration with existing organisational management systems. Other names
are also used, such as: Learning Platform; Managed Learning Environment
(MLE), and so on. Whilst appearance can be quite different, much functionality
is shared. However, some VLEs offer more opportunities for educational organisations
to link into their MIS (Management Information Systems) in order to enable
2-way student data and timetables, etc. Another difference between VLEs is that some are hosted totally remotely and some have a server in the organisation - sometimes with remote up-date and assistance. Each of these systems has its merits: an in-house server can provide faster access and easier integration with existing MIS; an externally hosted server is maintained by someone else, is very secure with back-ups and will usually have 24/7 monitoring. VLE Checklist and a personal view. |
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Open
source software is computer code or scripts for which the original
program instructions, also known as source code, are widely available
for use and modification by anyone with sufficient skills. An example
of such software is the Linux operating system or in this example,
Moodle.
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| Take a look at Ringwood School and Specialist Language College's VLE. Go to the login and simply click on 'login as a Parent/Guest' (but bear in mind some areas require a school login to access non-public information) Take a look at Holmfirth High School's VLE - there are quite a few publically accessible areas that give a good feel for some of the things that can be offered through a learning platform. (The 'Home' tab gives the best access) Take a look at King James's School VLE - there are some nice examples of using links here from within their subject areas |
BECTA - ICT Excellence Awards - Primary use example |
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