Define a VLE A virtual learning environment (VLE) is a software
system designed to support teaching and learning software
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Course_management_system
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What are VLE offers Communication tools (e-mail, 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
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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
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Your VLE What is your experience? Plus points Minus points
Interesting points
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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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The new kids on the block! www.blogger.com www.pbwiki.com
www.jellycast.com www.ning.com www.typepad.com
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http://www.blackboard.com/
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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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Try www.siteground.com
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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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Technology to scale good practice?
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Ning.com
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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)