VLE

Question 1

What does VLE stand for?

Answer 1

Virtual Learning Environment

Question 2

What is a VLE used for?

Answer 2

To allow students to access their documents from anywhere including their house via a mobile device.

Question 3

What are some examples of a VLE?

Answer 3

Zoom, Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams

Question 4

What are some advantages of using a VLE?

Answer 4

• can be accessed from anywhere via a mobile device
• all resources are organised in one place helping reduce risks of losing documents like in real life with physical copies
• collaboration tools like group chat encourage teamwork so more efficient to achieve goals

Question 5

What are some disadvantages of using a VLE?

Answer 5

• since it depends on technology, technical issues can disrupt learning like lack of decent internet connection/access
• since it is online many students may be prone to procrastination and distraction by social media and games etc
• certain hands on skills like experiments may be hard to learn online