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{{Term|Virtual Learning Environments|An integrated set of tools that support online learning. A virtual learning environment (VLE) usually includes the following components: | {{Term|Virtual Learning Environments|An integrated set of tools that support online learning. A virtual learning environment (VLE) usually includes the following components: | ||
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These could either be individual tools that are programmed to function in an integrated manner or they can be facilities provided by a single product. Users in a VLE are assigned roles of a student, a teacher and an administrator. Each role comes with rights, which follow a hierarchy. | These could either be individual tools that are programmed to function in an integrated manner or they can be facilities provided by a single product. Users in a VLE are assigned roles of a student, a teacher and an administrator. Each role comes with rights, which follow a hierarchy. | ||
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Two other popular terms that are used to refer to these environments are: [[Content Management System (CMS)]] and [[Learning Management System (LMS)]]. The difference between these terms is often debated and there does not seem to be much of a consensus amongst learning professionals on the exact distinction between them.<ref>[http://www.jiscinfonet.ac.uk/InfoKits/effective-use-of-VLEs www.jiscinfonet.ac.uk/InfoKits/effective-use-of-VLEs] (2 November 2009) [http://www.brandon-hall.com/workplacelearningtoday/?p=7455 www.brandon-hall.com/workplacelearningtoday/?p=7455] (2 November 2009) [http://www.astd.org/LC/2005/1105_carliner.htm www.astd.org/LC/2005/1105_carliner.htm] (2 November 2009) [http://www.techterms.com/definition/vle www.techterms.com/definition/vle] (2 November 2009) [http://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/0,,sid9_gci866691,00.html whatis.techtarget.com/definition/0,,sid9_gci866691,00.html] (2 November 2009)</ref> | Two other popular terms that are used to refer to these environments are: [[Content Management System (CMS)]] and [[Learning Management System (LMS)]]. The difference between these terms is often debated and there does not seem to be much of a consensus amongst learning professionals on the exact distinction between them.<ref>[http://www.jiscinfonet.ac.uk/InfoKits/effective-use-of-VLEs www.jiscinfonet.ac.uk/InfoKits/effective-use-of-VLEs] (2 November 2009) [http://www.brandon-hall.com/workplacelearningtoday/?p=7455 www.brandon-hall.com/workplacelearningtoday/?p=7455] (2 November 2009) [http://www.astd.org/LC/2005/1105_carliner.htm www.astd.org/LC/2005/1105_carliner.htm] (2 November 2009) [http://www.techterms.com/definition/vle www.techterms.com/definition/vle] (2 November 2009) [http://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/0,,sid9_gci866691,00.html whatis.techtarget.com/definition/0,,sid9_gci866691,00.html] (2 November 2009)</ref> | ||
| − | See also: A.D.D.I.E Model, Authoring Tools | + | |
| + | See also: [[A.D.D.I.E Model]], [[Authoring Tools]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:57, 5 November 2013
 Virtual Learning Environments |
| An integrated set of tools that support online learning. A virtual learning environment (VLE) usually includes the following components:
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References
- ↑ www.jiscinfonet.ac.uk/InfoKits/effective-use-of-VLEs (2 November 2009) www.brandon-hall.com/workplacelearningtoday/?p=7455 (2 November 2009) www.astd.org/LC/2005/1105_carliner.htm (2 November 2009) www.techterms.com/definition/vle (2 November 2009) whatis.techtarget.com/definition/0,,sid9_gci866691,00.html (2 November 2009)