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Learning first, technology second

Learning with e's

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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The survival of higher education (3): The Social Web

Learning with e's

These were mostly mature and part-time students who held substantive posts in training agencies, colleges and universities, and in community adult education centres, the military, National Health Service , the police force and the prison service. One of the most popular activities on our wiki based learning programmes was called ‘goldmining’.

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