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
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9781844450763
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Description
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.
Contents
Introduction
Introduction
Teaching and learning using a VLE: Blending face-to-face and virtual learning
Teaching and learning using a VLE: Blending face-to-face and virtual learning
Learning objects
Learning objects
Talk, chat and discussion: Communications in virtual learning
Talk, chat and discussion: Communications in virtual learning
Electronic portfolios: Outcomes for virtual learning
Electronic portfolios: Outcomes for virtual learning
Tasks, tests and feedback
Tasks, tests and feedback
Design issues: How to design virtual learning
Design issues: How to design virtual learning
Introducing a VLE into a school
Introducing a VLE into a school
Appendix: Installing Moodle on a Windows Machine
Appendix: Installing Moodle on a Windows Machine
Glossary
Glossary
Index
Index
Description
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.
Contents
Introduction
Introduction
Teaching and learning using a VLE: Blending face-to-face and virtual learning
Teaching and learning using a VLE: Blending face-to-face and virtual learning
Learning objects
Learning objects
Talk, chat and discussion: Communications in virtual learning
Talk, chat and discussion: Communications in virtual learning
Electronic portfolios: Outcomes for virtual learning
Electronic portfolios: Outcomes for virtual learning
Tasks, tests and feedback
Tasks, tests and feedback
Design issues: How to design virtual learning
Design issues: How to design virtual learning
Introducing a VLE into a school
Introducing a VLE into a school
Appendix: Installing Moodle on a Windows Machine
Appendix: Installing Moodle on a Windows Machine
Glossary
Glossary
Index
Index
Reviews
Learning and Teaching with Virtual Learning Environments
February 2007 | 112 pages | Learning Matters
| Format | Published Date | ISBN | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paperback | 31/03/2026 | 9781844450763 | $72.00 |
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.
Table Of Contents:
- 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
Recent Product Reviews:
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.
Mrs Alison Cox, Health and Social Care, Merthyr Tydfil College
Will support a Creativity and ICT module
Ms Deborah Boekestein, Department of Education, Newman University College
Excellent text - covering a key range of issues in VLE and IWB and offers excellent tips for PGCE students.
Dr Nasser Mansour, The School of Education and Lifelong Learning, Exeter University
"Excellent - easy to read, accessible, well laid-out and bang up to date" (Lead Practitioner, Cornwall College)