Virtual Learning Environment

Akronim: VLE

VLE
Virtual Learning Environment. A computer based
education system in which learners and tutors interact to facilitate
learning. A VLE is normally web based, being accessed via a browser, and will
typically consist
of tutorials and assessments both of which may be interactive (for example
assessments could
be completed on-line or downloaded and submitted off-line).
A VLE provides a virtual environment for learning, it is the environment
which is virtual
(since there is no requirement for a physical classroom) and a VLE can be
said to provide a
virtual classroom for learning. Whilst VLEs were originally developed for
distance learning,
they are becoming more common in classrooms as an aid to traditional
teaching methods.
There are a number of VLE software packages available on the market.
Whilst
the capabilities
provided by each may vary a VLE will in general provide:

some form of
access control, so
only students and teachers may access the VLE and only relevant parts of the
VLE.
e-learning content (the virtual classroom).
communication mechanism to
allow students and
tutors to communicate with each other.
various administration functions,
for example the creation of course content, user management etc.

Relevant links:

www.ukcle.ac.uk/resources/trns/vles/one.html - What is a VLE?

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