Prepared By

PRAVEEN (IB/34) SANDEEP (IB/47)

Asiapacific Institute of Management Jasola Vihar New Delhi.

Misconception

INTRODUCTION

• Definition: Virtual Learning is a term, frequently used interchangeably with distance learning, on-line learning & e-learning.

• This virtual learning needs “a medium” to communicate with the learner.

• History: 19th Century It was the time when the institutionally sponsored distance education begin and it was in United States.

Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)

students

Internet

Web server

Teacher

• content pages • discussion forums,• chat, • quizzes and exercises• etc.

“A Virtual Environment of Learning”

VLE & MLE• VLE is a computer system which supports online

learning. • it allows students to interact with learning materials,

fellow students and tutors.

An MLE included both the VLE and the systems surrounding it which include student records, learning

resource management systems, timetabling and

financial systems.

While originally created for distance education, VLEs are now most often used to support traditional face to face classroom activities

The most popular presentation tool used by lecturers worldwide is

Microsoft PowerPoint

How this can be delivered?

• On-Line Learning• E-Library• Blogs• wabinar

Basic models of on-line courses Content + support model

(relatively static e.g. web package) Wrap-around model

(course materials wrapped around by activities such as on-line discussions)

Integrated modelcourse is defined by collaborative activities, discussions and joint assignments.

Essential questions, standards, readings,

publication links, and much more, helps students to full

fill there queries.

The Wireless Device Interface

Advantages of VL Flexibility of time and space Coping with increased student

numbers Sharing and re-use of resources Collaborative work Student-centred learning Reducing the administrative burden Staff development

Limitations • The IT staff who will have to install the software and keep it

running

• Course leaders who will have to redevelop courses to make use of the VLE

• Administrative staff who will, for instance, register students into the MLE which will then pass the information to the VLE

• Resource centre managers who will need to make sure that suitable materials are available for the students.

All of this requires a major staff development effort

Conclusions Problems of under-funded higher education will

not be solved by adopting VLEs

Blended approaches to teaching may offer optimum solutions

Costs and benefits of adopting a VLE need a careful evaluation

•VLEs are changing the way learning and teaching are delivered, and will soon be ubiquitous

•Libraries must reclaim their traditional role as resource managers through a new emphasis on collaboration

•Technical solutions will stimulate organisational solutions

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