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Learning and Teaching with Virtual Learning Environments
- Helena Gillespie - University of East Anglia, UK
- Helen Boulton - Nottingham Trent University (Clifton)
- Alison Hramiak - Sheffield Hallam University, UK
- Richard Williamson - Garibaldi College
February 2007 | 112 pages | Learning Matters
Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) are becoming increasingly common in schools, and it is important for trainees to be equipped with the necessary skills and understanding to use them effectively to enhance learning. This book takes a thematic approach, examining all the key issues from designing and creating a VLE to using one to organise, moderate and assess pupil learning and even to develop resources for learning.
Introduction
Teaching and learning using a VLE: Blending face-to-face and virtual learning
Learning objects
Talk, chat and discussion: Communications in virtual learning
Electronic portfolios: Outcomes for virtual learning
Tasks, tests and feedback
Design issues: How to design virtual learning
Introducing a VLE into a school
Appendix: Installing Moodle on a Windows Machine
Glossary
Index
"Excellent - easy to read, accessible, well laid-out and bang up to date" (Lead Practitioner, Cornwall College)
This has been helpful in introducing VLEs to new students and also for giving tutors interesting ideas for our VLE.
Teacher Training, Rotherham College of Arts & Technology
October 10, 2015
Excellent book which gives an up to date account of teaching and learning with Virtual Learning Environments. Essential for all lecturers in a modern teaching environment. A godsend to those of us who need an update in new methods.
Health and Social Care, Merthyr Tydfil College
June 19, 2012
Will support a Creativity and ICT module
Department of Education, Newman University College
June 11, 2012
Excellent text - covering a key range of issues in VLE and IWB and offers excellent tips for PGCE students.
The School of Education and Lifelong Learning, Exeter University
March 6, 2012
