| Description |
xiii, 176 pages ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
What we talk about when we talk about e-learning -- VLEs, democrats and revolutionaries -- Using common VLE tools -- Beyond the VLE -- Choosing a VLE -- MlEs and metaphors -- Standards and specifications -- Learning design -- The open source option -- Personalization and VLES -- Affordances and patterns -- Case studies -- Technology succession -- VLE 2.0 |
| Summary |
"Illustrated by case studies which highlight the different requirements and approaches of diverse institutions, Virtual Learning Environments provides advice for those choosing a VLE and encourages all those involved in the deployment of VLEs to use them more productively in order to create engaging learning experiences. It is essential reading for policy and decision makers, e-learning champions and support staff, technical developers and educators." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Computer-assisted instruction.
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Internet in education.
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| LC no. |
2006027550 |
| ISBN |
041541430X (hbk.) |
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0415414318 (paperback) |
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9780415414302 (hbk.) |
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9780415414319 (paperback) |
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