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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VLE PLE Blackboard LMS 68

Learning with e's

JULY 11, 2010

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. Some argued strongly for sole student ownership, vehemently opposed to any institutional meddling in a personal learning environment.

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PLE VLE Managed Learning Environment Learning Environment 111

Learning with e's

MARCH 9, 2014

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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Technology Social Networks VLE Pedagogy 111

Learning with e's

JULY 13, 2011

Personal Web Tools (PWTs) are thought by some to be synonymous with PLEs (Personal Learning Environments) but the two should not be confused. 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.

Web 77

Web Personal Personalization PLE 77

Learning with e's

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

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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Wiki Web Social Education 77

Learning with e's

AUGUST 12, 2009

I was also asked why I didn't use the term PLE (Personal Learning Environment). 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. The two are not to be confused.

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Personal Personalization PLE VLE 58

Learning with e's

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

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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Interactive Support Skype Learner 93