Technology Enhanced Learning Blog

JUNE 2, 2021

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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Elucidat

APRIL 27, 2020

There’s certainly no shortage of great platforms, tools and technology for you to choose from. So, here’s our lowdown of the online learning tools you can use for successful digital learning. Our top four types of online learning tool. Embrace the possibilities that an online classroom offers. A VLE could work for you. .

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Hurix Digital

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In today’s pandemic-hit world, virtual learning environments (VLEs) are irreversibly shaping the way of learning and teaching at universities. VLE has become increasingly popular as universities across the globe recognize its advantages when applied in online teaching/ learning. Choosing the right technology.

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Moodle Journal

MAY 26, 2012

I was asked this week to provide a short session on using our Moodle vle for the for our end of year Teaching and Learning Conference here at the College. But, it will never change the definition of and need for great teaching.'

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Technology Enhanced Learning Blog

APRIL 16, 2018

Good with technology. ” “Analyse base content and current study materials to identify the best way to present the content online.” ” “Undertake a range of activities to advocate for digital learning and its associated technologies.” ” “Creative, direct and concise.

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Technology Enhanced Learning Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Even with new technologies I usually like to read a little of the instructions to get me started, at least to the point where I know how to charge it and when it’s ready to use. and then spend time showing the ropes in the VLE, LMS, online HR system, file server, phones, etc. But what of our online learners?

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Moodle Journal

JULY 3, 2013

This week is when I get the chance to evangelise to staff the benefits if adopting an eLearning – Online learning, Blended learning – Flipped learning component to courses. so to this end I created slide that displayed in a phased style animation how the demands of an eLearning programme were in fact already supported by our vle training.

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Accessplanit

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

There has been a lot of chatter recently about whether online or classroom learning is the best approach. With the explosion of digital replacements for traditional practices, many training providers are exploring online learning technologies such as gamification, AI and VR.

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Kitaboo

MARCH 8, 2021

Digital technology has unshackled learning, providing learners a wealth of opportunities to learn what they want to learn, how they want to learn, and where they want to learn with just a few clicks of the mouse. It can also be a virtual classroom tool or a virtual learning environment (VLE). What are digital learning platforms?

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Learning with e's

JULY 13, 2011

The authors of the Horizon Report (I cannot recommend the Horizon Report series highly enough) succinctly define the personal web as "a term coined to represent a collection of technologies that confer the ability to reorganize, configure and manage online content rather than just viewing it". Certainly not the VLE.

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Technology Enhanced Learning Blog

MARCH 3, 2018

It seems these days, and I’m equally guilty of this, we go online and find the cheapest version. ” (Other online retailers exist, try them out too sometime!). I’ve worked on a number of MOOCs and online courses as well as blended and campus/classroom based courses. There, that’ll do.

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Moodle Journal

MAY 8, 2012

The attraction here soon becomes obvious, because now you can select a video from the Ted Flipped library and use it as a ready to go online lesson. Having selected your flipped video and material, it is then published to a unique url so that it can be shared either through your vle, e-mail, Facebook, or Twitter, brilliant.

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The Be-all and End-all Guide to Creating a Supreme LearnDash LMS

AUGUST 23, 2023

Thanks to technology, we’ve shifted from those manual methods to dynamic digital platforms. Online Courses for Businesses: More companies are asking big institutions to create special online courses for their employees. It worked, but it was time-consuming and had its limits. If not, they can make them better.

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Learning with e's

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

Although this is not the entire story, I believe we will need to adopt these and other new technology mediated approaches widely if we wish to secure the future of higher education. Here social media were used to connect people, enabling them to collaborate together in project work, small group learning and online discussions.

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Technology Enhanced Learning Blog

MAY 3, 2018

” The timeline could include a new cohort of students, the NSS survey, release of module/unit materials for online learning, scheduled meeting, fixed reports, annual budget review, etc. Working on implementing a new VLE or LMS for your department or institution? “Report regularly to management and the client.”

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Learning with e's

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

I'm at the 16th annual conference of the 16th Annual Conference of the Association for Learning Technology, and we have around 800 delegates here on the excellent inner city campus. Meeting a number of people face to face for the first time, whom I already 'knew' online, was an interesting experience.

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Learning with e's

OCTOBER 27, 2013

Check out this little gem from Dan Kennedy on the VLE/PLE debate. Over time game consoles and video games have been portrayed as a male oriented technology. Technology student games education dan kennedy school publication blogging Lucy Kitching' I''m therefore very pleased that we have another success. Unported License.

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Learning with e's

AUGUST 12, 2009

The authors of the 2009 Horizon Report (I cannot recommend this document highly enough) succinctly define the personal web as "a term coined to represent a collection of technologies that confer the ability to reorganize, configure and manage online content rather than just viewing it". Sound like a PLE?

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Learning with e's

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Does technology provide any realistic, sustainable solutions? 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. If you don''t have the space or time for face-to-face meetings, what can you do?

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Learning with e's

MARCH 20, 2013

However, as we become increasingly connected to each other through technology, and our social ties strengthen, so there is greater scope for students to learn together, sharing their resources and ideas, and approaching their study collaboratively. We refer to this as personalised learning ( a video explains ). But it's far from perfect.

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CLO Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2014

Today’s leaders have to be savvy in virtual technology to meet the needs of dispersed, global workforces. Technology also has been a catalyst to further change perceptions about work while bringing new challenges and opportunities to the workplace. Technology also allows businesses to look further afield when recruiting talent.

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Learning with e's

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

I'm here at ALT-C - The 16th annual Association for Learning Technology Conference - at the University of Manchester. My room leaves a little to be desired as always - I couldn't find a connection or a socket last night, so this is the first time I have had the opportunity to get online. Student accommodation - boo hiss.

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ReadyTech

AUGUST 10, 2022

Learners can use their own devices to log into the lab’s online portal, where they can create avatars, interact with environments, and complete activities. While Zoom is a useful tool for online meetings, it does not offer the same interactive software or content that a SaaS applications teaching lab does. Why Not Just Use Zoom?

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Learning with e's

NOVEMBER 22, 2008

contention is that every (yes, every) benefit of the institutional VLE for the learner can be obtained elsewhere with a little thought, using combinations of other information and communication technology tools which are freely and publicly available and already transparent to the target learner.

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Learning with e's

MAY 10, 2009

I first started work as a technician in media and technology back in 1976 when things were a lot less sophisticated than they are now. I entered into the world of academia when my interests in learning technologies grew beyond how they worked and I became interested in how they could be harnessed to support and enhance learning and teaching.

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Learning with e's

JUNE 11, 2015

Among other things, Jim Groom is Director of the Division of Teaching and Learning Technologies and adjunct professor at the University of Mary Washington, USA. He is nicknamed the 'Reverend' (oh the irony), and is a purveyor of American pop culture, experimental educational technology and out-of-left-field philosophy.

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eFront

NOVEMBER 7, 2010

Zoho Online Office You can have all your office files such as documents, spreadsheets, presentations online and share them with your learners. Skype Me Your learners could see when you are online (Virtual Office Hours) and talk or chat with you for free! Posted by Christoforos Online at 1:59 AM Email This BlogThis!

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Technology Enhanced Learning Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2017

This was the start of my journey in learning technology and working in an academic environment. Working closely with academics from different departments the challenges were the same, the technology (for the most part) the same, and the support and camaraderie equally as inspiring and engaging. All delivered online.

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eLearning Cyclops

APRIL 2, 2010

This is in reference the immense and rapidly expanding technology tools. April's Big Question from Learning Circuits is "How to Keep up?" It is tough to stay on top of all the emerging tools. However, being involved in an e-learning community is a big help. For me it is a blog community and following many experts on Twitter.

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Learning with e's

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

This year's Association for Learning Technologies Annual Conference alternated between highs and lows, controversy and comfort. While arguably less controversial than last year's VLE is Dead debate, the symposium still attracted over 100 delegates, and there was some cut and thrust from all those involved. interventions and research.

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Learning with e's

NOVEMBER 30, 2009

I was interested today to read the transcript of some online exchanges on the BECTA discussion list. They were between Graham Brown-Martin and others who were discussing the use of VLEs in education. The ALT-C 'VLE is Dead' Symposium got a mention, as did my reference to the work of anarchist philosopher Ivan Illich. He says: ".the

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Webanywhere

JUNE 29, 2018

The use of online solutions that are viable means that costs can be reduced and the results of sharing information effectively can be vastly improved with added quickness and effectiveness. Online Access Convenience. A great technological solution will always enable its users to: Share videos with the general public.

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Learning with e's

JULY 2, 2009

Mel Phillips (Leicester, UK) thinks that teachers need to understand the pedagogical changes associated with move from f2f to online, so that they can adjust their methods appropriately. Dave Sugden (Huddersfield, UK) Asher Jacobsberg (London) and Rose Heaney , (London, UK) all agree, pleading for pedagogy over technology.

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Learning with e's

AUGUST 1, 2016

During the discussion we touched on several key issues that influence this, including digital pedagogy, personal devices, games based learning , interaction and immediacy in online environments, augmented reality, and the use of e-portfolios. It's not easy integrating technology into education. It's complicated. Unported License.

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Learning with e's

DECEMBER 28, 2009

The concept of personal learning environments was also introduced, as a counterpoint to the notion of the VLE. Here are just a few of the personal technological innovations (good or bad) that emerged in the noughties: Mobile ringtones: OK. So what are we to make of this truly technological ten years?

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Janet Clarey

FEBRUARY 26, 2009

Here are the slides from an online session I did yesterday on Multi-Generational Learning in the Workplace. In a nutshell, my main points: The “younger” generation (&# millennials&# born in the 80s-90s) are not [automatic] masters of technology and often use a limited range of technologies (i.e., & Fisher, M. Brown, J.S.

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eLearning Learning Posts

APRIL 6, 2010

Twitter for Learning – 55 Great Articles - eLearning Technology , March 24, 2010 Collection of articles around how to make effective use of Twitter as a learning tool. How to convert the toughest SME - Making Change , March 30, 2010 You want to create an action-packed online experience that revolutionizes learners’ behavior.

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