Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)

A Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) is a teaching and learning design place. It is an online platform that allows students to access instructional content. This can be done on computers or through mobile devices. Virtual learning is intended to broaden students' educational opportunities. The majority of VLEs are created by a particular educational institution. For example, a school, college, or university.

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The main purpose of virtual learning is to extend educational experiences. Virtual learning environment allow us to do conversation, share lesson plan and home works. 

Teachers can use a VLE to connect students to other online resources and incorporate YouTube videos and articles. VLE helps educators perform their jobs more efficiently.

Active learning take place in virtual classrooms. A digital whiteboard, breakout rooms, screen sharing, file annotations, video playback, and quizzing are all features that help learners become more engaged in our study.

In this pandemic time also it has greatly benefited us in teaching and learning it gave us an opportunity to access resources, content and information and interact with each other.

 

Features of virtual learning environment

1. An extensive array of course resources and tools

Educators can generate content such as lesson plans, and students can complete and submit assignments utilizing a variety of methods. Classrooms and forums are used to facilitate student interaction.

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2. Automated alerts and notifications

Educators are alerted to student submissions and non-submission.

3. Storage of learning materials

We can easily access to all the class materials.

 

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4. Assessment tools

Educators can see how students react to their materials, which can help them improve course content and provide feedback to students.

Advantages of Virtual learning environment

1. Track learner performance easily- Electronic records allow easy tracking of students who have submitted their course material on schedule or ahead of time.

2. Deliver content easily- The same material is accessible to all learners and the content can be updated easily when required.

3. Save cost and time- Content can be disseminated to the audience, without the need to print.

4. Encourage collaboration among users- Educators can communicate through forums and other messages boards. 

5. Promote flexible learning- Since the content is available from anywhere at any time we can revisit and review unclear topics.

6. Announcement

We can easily check if there is any announcement made or not from the VLE. 

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Some of the benefits I gained from using virtual learning environment in the college are:

- Immediate feedback on learning.

- Improved my technical skills. 

- Greater flexibility and comfort.

- Community and relationship building.