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Virtual Learning Environments. A quest for the perfect platform. A L abyrinth of leads. Terminology. E-learning CBT ( Computer-Based Training-CD-ROM ), IBT ( Internet-Based Training ) or WBT ( Web-Based Training ) Asynchronous Learning Synchronous Learning Face-to-Face Learning
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Virtual Learning Environments A quest for the perfect platform. A Labyrinth of leads.
Terminology • E-learning • CBT (Computer-Based Training-CD-ROM), IBT (Internet-Based Training) or WBT (Web-Based Training) • Asynchronous Learning • Synchronous Learning • Face-to-Face Learning • Blended Learning, Hybrid Learning • Purely online - no face-to-face meetings • Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) • Learning Management System (LMS) • Learning Platform • Course Management System • Live Lessons • Personal Learning Environment (PLE)
Selecting a Virtual Learning Environment • Coordinated Approach and Common Mission • Determine Essential Components • Technical Considerations • Pedagogical Considerations • Economic Considerations
Options • *Blackboard Collaborate 11 NEW! July 2011 http://www.blackboard.com/Platforms/Collaborate/Services/Learning-Services.aspx • *Elluminatehttp://www.blackboard.com/Platforms/Collaborate/Services/Learning-Services.aspx • Ivocalize - https://www.ivocalize.com/support/?p=233 • Adobe LiveLesson • Go to Training https://www3.gotomeeting.com/en_US/m/g2mab_More2LMlp.tmpl • Microsoft Live Meeting http://www.microsoft.com/UC/LMOC/LMOC.html?product=LM&locale=en%2Dus&page=0&status=open • Moodle http://demo.moodle.net/ • Sloodlehttp://www.sloodle.org/moodle/ • *Angel http://www.blackboard.com/Platforms/Learn/Products/Blackboard-Learn/ANGEL-Edition.aspx • Clarolinehttp://www.claroline.net/about-claroline.html • Atutorhttp://atutor.ca/atutor/
Options • Epals http://www.corp.epals.com/products/ • Google Plus http://www.google.com/intl/en-US/+/demo/ • Edusim http://edusim3d.com/ • *WebCT • Bodington http://bodington.org/ • Sakai http://sakaiproject.org/ • Desire2Learn Learning Environment http://www.desire2learn.com/demos/learningenvironment/
Quality Control of VLE • Should not dictate approach to learning • Tailored to needs, pedagogy, collaborate e-learning vision • Teachers should not have to worry about technology -focus on innovative course development • Engaging, interactive and transparent for students • Built in assessment to determine effectiveness