Learning with e's

MARCH 9, 2014

Sometimes, the technology does get in the way of learning and teaching. 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).

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Technology Social Networks VLE Pedagogy 111

Learning with e's

JULY 13, 2011

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. Where do you go it you want to learn something new? Certainly not the VLE. Unported License. Unported License.

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Web Personal Personalization PLE 77

Learning with e's

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

I have managed many meaningful conversations with students about their work through this method, both during lessons and also post-lecture, but it''s clearly not for everyone. However, bear in mind that most VLEs have online discussion threads that all of the group can see and read. Unported License.

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Interactive Support Skype Learner 93

Learning with e's

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

The Social Web challenges current provision There is a sense from many younger students that the institutional managed learning environments are not popular tools, because they fail in comparison to the more colourful, flexible and accessible social networking tools that are available for free on the internet. Unported License.

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Learning with e's

SEPTEMBER 27, 2015

Punk learning (some would call it Edupunk ) reflects that seventies music ethos. 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). Unported License.

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