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Most used EdTech acronym

Technology Enhanced Learning Blog

The #JuneEdTechChallenge continues, and today is the ‘most used EdTech acronym’ I think I’ll follow on from yesterday’s question (‘ the VLE in my life… ‘) and say the most used EdTech acronym is … VLE.

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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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Anatomy of a PLE

Learning with e's

Personal Learning Environments (PLEs) do exactly what they say on the can - they are personal to each individual, created by them, owned by them, used by them within their lifelong learning. Now it's time to change direction a little and challenge the unhelpful binary of PLE versus VLE. What does a PLE look like?

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The personal web

Learning with e's

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.

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Dead personal

Learning with e's

For those who don't, the institutional VLE (or perhaps no web based use at all) is an option. This may sound like a climb down from my position on the death of the VLE, but It is not. Image source Posted by Steve Wheeler from Learning with e's. Tags: VLE PLE tagging horizon report personal web.

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7 ways to support learner-teacher interaction

Learning with e's

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.

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

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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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