Students often find themselves uploading their content – their creative work – into the learning management system (the VLE). This was the first-half of a joint presentation at Coventry University as part of my visiting fellowship at the Disruptive Media Learning Lab. MORE
The user interface on most VLE/LMS technologies is often too complex for students, who spend much more time trying to navigate and discover content than they do actually learning that content. This is number 30 in my series on learning theories. MORE
Embed videos on a virtual learning environment (VLE), a space on the web and also accessible on mobile devices, where students access the lessons or videos. Offer a choice of activities on your VLE! “The “Flipped Classroom” starts with one question: what is the best use of my face-to-face class time?” ” – Jonathan Bergmann. We can flip the traditional model of instruction to help support all our students! MORE
e-portfolios FaceBook Games based learning higher education learning LMS Pokemon Go social media Technology Twitter university VLE YikyakDuring my recent tour of Australia, I spent a day working with University of Southern Queensland staff on the Toowoomba campus. MORE
When they are connected to the Internet they can add to a Padlet or the class virtual learning environment (VLE). If you are working with no Internet connection, then students upload the images to a class laptop when they have time and you can upload it to the class VLE. “You can see an evident shift from formal curriculum-based learning to informal just-in-time learning, and this is just the beginning!” ~ Pooja Jaisingh. MORE
The institutional learning platform - the VLE - is a classic case of decisions made about learning without consulting the learner. I recently heard a story about the building of a new university campus. Unusually, the architect hadn't designed any pedestrian paths into his plan. MORE
For some time, educators have been subverting established methods and turning their backs on institutional tools and technologies such as the managed learning environment (also known as LMS or VLE). By 1977, punk music had emerged as a creative force to be reckoned with. MORE
The second session was an interesting rehash of the infamous VLE is Dead symposium we conducted a couple of years ago at ALT-C 2009 in Manchester. This time, Richard and his colleagues discussed whether the VLE should be rebirthed. MORE
You will need ninja learning community (a VLE/LMS ). “Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them, the teacher is the most important.” – Bill Gates. Recently, I conducted a webinar for SimpleK12’s technology day, Technophobe to Technoninja. I had a fun time creating the presentation, The Tech Ninja Guide , which is full of tips for integrating technology effectively. MORE
Have a VLE or LMS where students and parents can check grades, homework, see student work, be notified of important notices, and find important information. Your virtual learning environment (VLE) should be easy to navigate, user-friendly, able to be translated, make good use of visuals and multimedia, mobile-friendly, protect the information and privacy of users, and provide necessary support and materials (possibly tutorials). MORE
You could see where we might place formal learning using a VLE, or where students might meet to chat using Facebook, for example. Collaboration is where two or more people work together to achieve a common objective. MORE
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So does learning how to navigate the VLE. Website design, I promise you – skills like HTML and CSS and Markdown – are going to look better on a CV than… well, no one boasts they can use a VLE except instructional technologists, and I don’t think the mission of Coventry is to graduate hundreds of those. These remarks were given at Coventry University as part of my visiting fellowship at the Disruptive Media Learning Lab. MORE
Let me give you an example: Many schools, colleges and universities have by now implemented a managed learning environment (MLE) sometimes referred to as a virtual learning environment (VLE) or Learning Management System (LMS). MORE
In education, that’s the learning management system (the VLE) perhaps. This talk was presented at Coventry University as part of my visiting fellowship at the Disruptive Media Learning Lab. MORE
We then dove into the learning management system ( LMS in the US; VLE in Europe ). On February 25th Casey Green and I met online for the third Future Trends Forum. We explored campus technology and faculty attitudes towards digital materials. Here is the full recording and my notes. MORE
For those who don't, the institutional VLE (or sadly, no web based use at all) is an alternative. This may sound like a climb down from my position on the death of the VLE, but It is not. Certainly not the VLE. VLE PLE education learning #ple_sou personal web MORE
3) Your Managed Learning Environment (or VLE) - in whatever flavour your organisation has chosen - is a walled garden that allows conversations to be protected from outside eyes. MORE
VLE – Virtual Learning Environment. The amount of new acronyms in the educational technology world is staggering… and often overwhelming for educators. In fact, this list will be up to date for a few hours and then more acronyms and terms will come along! MORE
If they wished to change this kind of restrictive provision and depose the ‘tyranny of the institutional VLE’, universities would need to undergo a radical shift in policy. blogs disruptive innovation education higher education learning social web Technology the future of education VLE wikis MORE
There was a serious underpinning philosophy, where students gain a personal space on the web which they can control, and which is the antithesis of the institutional VLE/LMS. MORE
Check out this little gem from Dan Kennedy on the VLE/PLE debate. I''m a big advocate of student publications. Many have some great ideas to share, and we encourage student blogging very strongly in Plymouth. MORE
The collaboration will enable a bilateral approach to developing an integration between Atlas and the LMS/virtual learning environment (VLE) provided by Schoolbox. Live integration between Atlas and Schoolbox aims to streamline workflow and simplify data sharing for teachers and K-12 schools. Rubicon International, the creator of the curriculum management software platform Atlas, has announced a partnership with the learning management system (LMS) Schoolbox, created by Alaress. MORE
There is little room for experimenting with tools beyond the VLE. Innovations and going beyond the VLE. As is often the case I’ve been spurred into action by a post from Martin Weller about IT services in universities. Specifically Martin describes these complaints about IT Services: Security is used rather the same way Governments use terrorism – as a means of controlling things and removing freedoms. MORE
Embed videos on a virtual learning environment (VLE), a space on the web and also accessible on mobile devices, where students access the lessons or videos. Offer a choice of activities on your VLE! “The “Flipped Classroom” starts with one question: what is the best use of my face-to-face class time?” ” – Jonathan Bergmann. We can flip the traditional model of instruction to help support all our students! MORE
Check out your VLE and see what tools and features already support collaboration and creativity. Does your VLE have forums, offer badges, or allow you to embed? If you are deciding on a VLE, consider the following. It is frustrating to only have a Learning Management System (LMS) or VLE accessible only when you are on campus. You, your students and their parents should be able to access the VLE outside of school. MORE
None of this happens in an LMS (or VLE), in fact, that systematic design of that system is anathema to all of these crucial elements of educating in the digital era. Recently on this blog I featured an interview with Martin Weller , one of the keynote speakers for EDEN 2015. MORE
Ah, the learning management system ( LMS ) ( VLE to some people). One of the central ed technologies, as well as one of the most controversial, and yet also accepted as a nearly universal commonplace. I’ve been tracking it since the 20th century. MORE
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MARCH 9, 2014
Let me give you an example: Many schools, colleges and universities have by now implemented a managed learning environment (MLE) sometimes referred to as a virtual learning environment (VLE) or Learning Management System (LMS).
Teacher Reboot Camp
JUNE 2, 2015
Check out your VLE and see what tools and features already support collaboration and creativity. Does your VLE have forums, offer badges, or allow you to embed? If you are deciding on a VLE, consider the following. It is frustrating to only have a Learning Management System (LMS) or VLE accessible only when you are on campus. You, your students and their parents should be able to access the VLE outside of school.
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AUGUST 1, 2016
e-portfolios FaceBook Games based learning higher education learning LMS Pokemon Go social media Technology Twitter university VLE YikyakDuring my recent tour of Australia, I spent a day working with University of Southern Queensland staff on the Toowoomba campus.
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AUGUST 8, 2013
Personal Learning Environment MLE rhizomatic learning VLE PLE edubusiness education Edupunk learning autodidacticism bricolage
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FEBRUARY 9, 2014
If they wished to change this kind of restrictive provision and depose the ‘tyranny of the institutional VLE’, universities would need to undergo a radical shift in policy. blogs disruptive innovation education higher education learning social web Technology the future of education VLE wikis
EdTech4Beginners
APRIL 2, 2017
VLE – Virtual Learning Environment. The amount of new acronyms in the educational technology world is staggering… and often overwhelming for educators. In fact, this list will be up to date for a few hours and then more acronyms and terms will come along!
Teacher Reboot Camp
JUNE 14, 2017
When they are connected to the Internet they can add to a Padlet or the class virtual learning environment (VLE). If you are working with no Internet connection, then students upload the images to a class laptop when they have time and you can upload it to the class VLE. “You can see an evident shift from formal curriculum-based learning to informal just-in-time learning, and this is just the beginning!” ~ Pooja Jaisingh.
Teacher Reboot Camp
OCTOBER 2, 2015
Embed videos on a virtual learning environment (VLE), a space on the web and also accessible on mobile devices, where students access the lessons or videos. Offer a choice of activities on your VLE! “The “Flipped Classroom” starts with one question: what is the best use of my face-to-face class time?” ” – Jonathan Bergmann. We can flip the traditional model of instruction to help support all our students!
Hack Education
APRIL 7, 2017
Students often find themselves uploading their content – their creative work – into the learning management system (the VLE). This was the first-half of a joint presentation at Coventry University as part of my visiting fellowship at the Disruptive Media Learning Lab.
Teacher Reboot Camp
JUNE 30, 2016
Have a VLE or LMS where students and parents can check grades, homework, see student work, be notified of important notices, and find important information. Your virtual learning environment (VLE) should be easy to navigate, user-friendly, able to be translated, make good use of visuals and multimedia, mobile-friendly, protect the information and privacy of users, and provide necessary support and materials (possibly tutorials).
Hack Education
APRIL 4, 2017
So does learning how to navigate the VLE. Website design, I promise you – skills like HTML and CSS and Markdown – are going to look better on a CV than… well, no one boasts they can use a VLE except instructional technologists, and I don’t think the mission of Coventry is to graduate hundreds of those. These remarks were given at Coventry University as part of my visiting fellowship at the Disruptive Media Learning Lab.
Learning with 'e's
SEPTEMBER 27, 2015
For some time, educators have been subverting established methods and turning their backs on institutional tools and technologies such as the managed learning environment (also known as LMS or VLE). By 1977, punk music had emerged as a creative force to be reckoned with.
Teacher Reboot Camp
FEBRUARY 13, 2016
You will need ninja learning community (a VLE/LMS ). “Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them, the teacher is the most important.” – Bill Gates. Recently, I conducted a webinar for SimpleK12’s technology day, Technophobe to Technoninja. I had a fun time creating the presentation, The Tech Ninja Guide , which is full of tips for integrating technology effectively.
Learning with 'e's
SEPTEMBER 22, 2014
The user interface on most VLE/LMS technologies is often too complex for students, who spend much more time trying to navigate and discover content than they do actually learning that content. This is number 30 in my series on learning theories.
Mark Smithers
APRIL 25, 2016
There is little room for experimenting with tools beyond the VLE. Innovations and going beyond the VLE. As is often the case I’ve been spurred into action by a post from Martin Weller about IT services in universities. Specifically Martin describes these complaints about IT Services: Security is used rather the same way Governments use terrorism – as a means of controlling things and removing freedoms.
Learning with 'e's
FEBRUARY 19, 2012
The institutional learning platform - the VLE - is a classic case of decisions made about learning without consulting the learner. I recently heard a story about the building of a new university campus. Unusually, the architect hadn't designed any pedestrian paths into his plan.
Hack Education
APRIL 3, 2017
In education, that’s the learning management system (the VLE) perhaps. This talk was presented at Coventry University as part of my visiting fellowship at the Disruptive Media Learning Lab.
Learning with 'e's
OCTOBER 27, 2013
Check out this little gem from Dan Kennedy on the VLE/PLE debate. I''m a big advocate of student publications. Many have some great ideas to share, and we encourage student blogging very strongly in Plymouth.
Learning with 'e's
MARCH 20, 2013
You could see where we might place formal learning using a VLE, or where students might meet to chat using Facebook, for example. Collaboration is where two or more people work together to achieve a common objective.
Learning with 'e's
SEPTEMBER 11, 2013
3) Your Managed Learning Environment (or VLE) - in whatever flavour your organisation has chosen - is a walled garden that allows conversations to be protected from outside eyes.
Learning with 'e's
JUNE 11, 2015
There was a serious underpinning philosophy, where students gain a personal space on the web which they can control, and which is the antithesis of the institutional VLE/LMS.
Learning with 'e's
SEPTEMBER 7, 2011
The second session was an interesting rehash of the infamous VLE is Dead symposium we conducted a couple of years ago at ALT-C 2009 in Manchester. This time, Richard and his colleagues discussed whether the VLE should be rebirthed.
eSchool News
MAY 7, 2015
The collaboration will enable a bilateral approach to developing an integration between Atlas and the LMS/virtual learning environment (VLE) provided by Schoolbox. Live integration between Atlas and Schoolbox aims to streamline workflow and simplify data sharing for teachers and K-12 schools. Rubicon International, the creator of the curriculum management software platform Atlas, has announced a partnership with the learning management system (LMS) Schoolbox, created by Alaress.
Learning with 'e's
APRIL 16, 2015
None of this happens in an LMS (or VLE), in fact, that systematic design of that system is anathema to all of these crucial elements of educating in the digital era. Recently on this blog I featured an interview with Martin Weller , one of the keynote speakers for EDEN 2015.
Bryan Alexander
MARCH 5, 2016
We then dove into the learning management system ( LMS in the US; VLE in Europe ). On February 25th Casey Green and I met online for the third Future Trends Forum. We explored campus technology and faculty attitudes towards digital materials. Here is the full recording and my notes.
Teacher Reboot Camp
OCTOBER 2, 2015
Embed videos on a virtual learning environment (VLE), a space on the web and also accessible on mobile devices, where students access the lessons or videos. Offer a choice of activities on your VLE! “The “Flipped Classroom” starts with one question: what is the best use of my face-to-face class time?” ” – Jonathan Bergmann. We can flip the traditional model of instruction to help support all our students!
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