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The past tense of open badges

E-Learning Provocateur

Some commentators are heralding open badges as the nemesis of the college degree. As Mark Smithers observes… “It’s interesting that the reaction to open badges from senior academic managers is often to dismiss them as being child like and akin to collecting a badge for sewing at scouts.”

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Building a modern Virtual Learning Environment in your LMS

Matrix

E-learning today is limitless when it comes to designing creative virtual learning environments (VLE). Furthermore, a good mobile application and smooth integration with other apps or programs used by the organization is necessary to ensure streamlined learning paths. VLEs are the next logical step in LMS development.

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Moodle training news

Moodle Journal

Last week was our official end of term and so classes are now over for the academic year, which opens the way for other activities such as staff training, and this morning I delivered the Introduction and Web 2.0 sessions for our Moodle vle. Please stay in touch for updates, regards Barry

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SaaS Applications for Teaching Labs: 9 Benefits

ReadyTech

So instead of installing new software programs onto their computers, your learners can log into an app or website as if it’s a game or virtual reality simulation. In addition, the instructor does not have control over student screens and cannot poke around their open tabs. Why Not Just Use Zoom?

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What’s in a Moodle

Saffron Interactive

Private sector ears pricked up when they heard that Moodle was adaptable, easy-to-use and above all, open source. Basic functionality like downloading updates and plug-ins and connecting to different devices isn’t easy with Linux for a novice (this was long before I had any programming know-how). My Penguin stopped working properly.

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35 Top eLearning Articles and 6 Hot Topics for March

eLearning Learning Posts

PLE vs VLE - Learning with e’s , March 22, 2010 Excellent video to associated with the paper: Integrating Personal Learning Environments into the Primary Classroom and goes beyond web tools, and even personal learning networks. Requires an open attitude to learning and finding new things (I Seek). Good stuff.

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Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) Guide & Best Practices

Academy of Mine

And how can you set up a successful VILT program of your own? As you’ve probably gathered from the name, VILT is a virtual take on instructor-led training (ILT), but let’s unpack what that actually means: Virtual : Learners and instructors meet virtually on a digital platform or virtual learning environment (VLE).