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What is Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)

Chapter 35
Handbook of Research on Transnational Higher Education
A Virtual Learning Environment is a collection of integrated tools enabling the management of online learning, providing a delivery mechanism, student tracking, assessment, and access to resources (JISC InfoNet 2004).
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Media Streaming for Technological Innovation in Higher Education
Moradeke Olaniyan (University of Greenwich, UK) and Deryn Graham (University of Greenwich, UK)
Copyright: © 2014 |Pages: 22
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-4458-8.ch035
Abstract
Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) can be slow in responding to technological innovation. Streaming technology offers a competitive advantage to a HEI if appropriately adopted and integrated with the marketing strategy compared to the Push-Pull strategy: when all available technological innovation is used to push educational options to the market and the potential people pull from the market. This chapter briefly describes the concepts of e-learning and media streaming, and their relationship to HEIs. The intangible business benefits of using media streaming to enhance teaching and learning in HEIs are explored through a literature review and small sample survey. The case study of a UK university is used to represent a HEI; e-learning technology is already in use within the university, considering the integration of media streaming technology into new or existing learning technologies. The hardware and software requirements are briefly examined, and possible business concerns and risks are identified with recommendations.
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Chapter 142
Towards a Dimensional Model of the Stages of Online Learning
A VLE is an environment which is accessed using Web based technologies, either across the Internet or a corporate Intranet. The learning environment typically provides areas for participants to engage in asynchronous communication, allow assessment of the students, and provide learning material in html or other Web technologies (such as Flash or Shockwave).
Published in Chapter: Towards a Dimensional Model of the Stages of Online Learning; From: Encyclopedia of Information Technology Curriculum Integration
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Chapter 1
This History and Evolution of Virtual Reality
The environment created through virtual reality. Any networked application that permits both interaction with the computing environment and the work of other users. (email, chat, web-based document sharing applications are all examples of virtual environments. It is a networked common operating system.
Published in Chapter: This History and Evolution of Virtual Reality; From: Current and Prospective Applications of Virtual Reality in Higher Education
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Chapter 6
Establishing Digital Agency in the Internet of Things (IoT): Pedagogic Transformations From the DLI Fellowship
A venue for delivering instruction and learning materials to students using the Internet as the venue for teaching and learning.
Published in Chapter: Establishing Digital Agency in the Internet of Things (IoT): Pedagogic Transformations From the DLI Fellowship; From: Cases on Digital Learning and Teaching Transformations in Higher Education
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Chapter 745
Virtual Communities of Inquiry
A VLE is currently a Collaborative Virtual Environment (CVE), i.e. a computer-simulated place or space in which people can meet others to interact and work together. It depicts a web virtually-based learning system that uses the 3D virtual reality technology to provide an interactive environment.
Published in Chapter: Virtual Communities of Inquiry; From: Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Third Edition
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Chapter 16
Use of Digital Objects for Improving the Learning Process
A web-based platform for the digital aspects of courses of study with theoretical resources, activities and interactions within a course structure, which provide for the different stages of training and assessment.
Published in Chapter: Use of Digital Objects for Improving the Learning Process; From: Developing Technology Mediation in Learning Environments
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Chapter 29
E-Knowledge
Is often used in lieu of LCMS. However, the term VLE has a wider connotation than just a single “platform”. This interpretation of VLE says that the virtuality of the learning environment is constituted by a combination of tools with different, though complementary, purposes (e.g. one LCMS plus one project development platform plus one digital repository at a central site, plus a set of knowledge management tools at the user’s workstation). In parallel, also a set of different educational and management human skills have to coexist and harmonize in a VLE.
Published in Chapter: E-Knowledge; From: Encyclopedia of Information Communication Technology
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Chapter 106
Video Object Segmentation
It is a Web-based software system designed for the management of educational courses. They are often also referred to by the acronym LMS (learning management system).
Published in Chapter: Video Object Segmentation; From: Encyclopedia of Information Communication Technology
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Chapter 11
From Reading Promotion to Digital Literacy: An Analysis of Digitalizing Mobile Library Services With the 5E Instructional Model
A commonly used web-based platform for learning that allows teachers to digitalize learning, for instance, offering assessments with feedback, learning resources in multiple formats, and the course structure and organizing activities for social interaction and communication in discussion forums, to students.
Published in Chapter: From Reading Promotion to Digital Literacy: An Analysis of Digitalizing Mobile Library Services With the 5E Instructional Model; From: Modern Reading Practices and Collaboration Between Schools, Family, and Community
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Chapter 9
Cloud-Based Learning: Personalised Learning in the Cloud
Learning environment that is provided through a course management system or software program which utilizes virtual reality technologies to facilitate learning or training. It mostly includes curriculum mapping, student tracking, online support for both teacher and student, electronic communication, and Internet links to outside curriculum resources.
Published in Chapter: Cloud-Based Learning: Personalised Learning in the Cloud; From: Handbook of Research on Educational Design and Cloud Computing in Modern Classroom Settings
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Chapter 10
Using Social Media as Learning Aids and Preservation: Chinese Martial Arts in Hong Kong
A commonly used web-based platform for learning that allows teachers to digitalize learning, for instance, offering assessments with feedback, learning resources in multiple formats, and the course structure and organizing activities for social interaction and communication in discussion forums, to students.
Published in Chapter: Using Social Media as Learning Aids and Preservation: Chinese Martial Arts in Hong Kong; From: The Digital Folklore of Cyberculture and Digital Humanities
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Chapter 25
Frustration in Virtual Learning Environments
A software system designed to facilitate teachers in the management of educational courses for their students, especially by helping teachers and learners with course administration.
Published in Chapter: Frustration in Virtual Learning Environments; From: Handbook of Research on E-Learning Methodologies for Language Acquisition
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Chapter 4
Social Space or Pedagogic Powerhouse: Do Digital Natives Appreciate the Potential of Web 2.0 Technologies for Learning?
A content-sharing and interactive medium used by many educational institutions to support learning and teaching. Market leaders include Blackboard and Moodle.
Published in Chapter: Social Space or Pedagogic Powerhouse: Do Digital Natives Appreciate the Potential of Web 2.0 Technologies for Learning?; From: Handbook of Research on Engaging Digital Natives in Higher Education Settings
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Chapter 8
Reshaping Higher Education Institutions Within an Industry 4.0 Context: E-Learning Frameworks for Developing Countries
This refers to a merger of different technological devices and learning strategies in order to create a computerized learning environment or platform that is able react to a broader number of students or users.
Published in Chapter: Reshaping Higher Education Institutions Within an Industry 4.0 Context: E-Learning Frameworks for Developing Countries; From: Reshaping Entrepreneurial Education Within an Industry 4.0 Context
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Chapter 55
The Implementation of Practices with ICT as a New Teaching-Learning Paradigm
The environment created by a software system designed to help teachers in facilitating the management of educational activities for their students, especially by helping teachers in administrating their courses. The system can, among other things, monitor both teachers’ and learners’ activities.
Published in Chapter: The Implementation of Practices with ICT as a New Teaching-Learning Paradigm; From: Encyclopedia of Information Communication Technology
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Chapter 94
Social Networking and Personal Learning Environment
In general, Web systems used for the management of courses in schools and in Universities. They are often also referred to by the acronym LMS (learning management system).
Published in Chapter: Social Networking and Personal Learning Environment; From: Encyclopedia of Information Communication Technology
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Chapter 109
Virtual Reality and Virtual Environments in Education
An environment that facilitates the management of courses between the instructor(s) and students. It is used to be used to support flexible and distance learning.
Published in Chapter: Virtual Reality and Virtual Environments in Education; From: Encyclopedia of Information Communication Technology
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Chapter 26
VLE Meets VW
This term broadly encompasses virtual spaces that are used for learning. Such environments can include Learning Management Systems (LMS), Multiuser Virtual Environments (MUVEs), Virtual Worlds (VWs), and Serious Games.
Published in Chapter: VLE Meets VW; From: Handbook of Research on Teaching With Virtual Environments and AI
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Chapter 5
Driver or Drifter? Two Case Studies of the Blended Learning Practices in Higher Education
Pervasive terminology in the UK which represents a web-based system designed to support teaching and learning in an educational setting, a well-designed learning and monitoring space for educators and student such as Blackboard and Moodle.
Published in Chapter: Driver or Drifter? Two Case Studies of the Blended Learning Practices in Higher Education; From: Handbook of Research on Hybrid Learning Models: Advanced Tools, Technologies, and Applications
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Chapter 10
Learning Design in Higher Education: Building Communities of Practice
An online platform for the delivery of learning materials/activities, communication, and assessment.
Published in Chapter: Learning Design in Higher Education: Building Communities of Practice; From: Measurement Methodologies to Assess the Effectiveness of Global Online Learning
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Chapter 3
Use of Online Active Methodologies in Higher Education
An online teaching and learning platform used by educational institutions to deliver academic content.
Published in Chapter: Use of Online Active Methodologies in Higher Education; From: New Perspectives in Teaching and Learning With ICTs in Global Higher Education Systems
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Chapter 49
Comparison of Case Studies in Managing E-Learning Programs
VLEs are the components in which learners and tutors participate in online interactions of various kinds, including online learning.
Published in Chapter: Comparison of Case Studies in Managing E-Learning Programs; From: Handbook of Research on Instructional Systems and Technology
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Chapter 149
An Open E-Learning Specification for Multiple Learners and Flexible Pedagogies
A centralized software system that helps teachers in the management of e-learning courses for their students.
Published in Chapter: An Open E-Learning Specification for Multiple Learners and Flexible Pedagogies; From: Encyclopedia of Multimedia Technology and Networking, Second Edition
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Chapter 5
Architectures for 3D Virtual Environments
A web-based application that provides a set of teaching and learning tools designed to improve a student’s learning experience.
Published in Chapter: Architectures for 3D Virtual Environments; From: Handbook of Research on 3-D Virtual Environments and Hypermedia for Ubiquitous Learning
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Chapter 46
Higher Education's New Frontier for the E-University and Virtual Campus
A software system designed to help teachers in the management of educational courses. The system can often track and monitor the students’ operations and progress. It is often used to supplement face-to-face classroom activities.
Published in Chapter: Higher Education's New Frontier for the E-University and Virtual Campus; From: Encyclopedia of Information Communication Technology
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Chapter 2
Virtual Reality for Teacher Training: An Experiential Approach to Classroom Conflict Management
An environment rich in meanings where subjects and technological objects interact, enhancing knowledge construction. VLE includes a variety of tools, documents, and artifacts that enable learning.
Published in Chapter: Virtual Reality for Teacher Training: An Experiential Approach to Classroom Conflict Management; From: Methodologies and Use Cases on Extended Reality for Training and Education
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Chapter 26
E-Learning
Used synonymously with LMS and sometimes LCMS, a VLE is a system that provides learning content and course management services.
Published in Chapter: E-Learning; From: Encyclopedia of Internet Technologies and Applications
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