VLE in Action

Part of the series Secondary ICT Management

Take a look at Queen Elizabeth School in Kirkby Lonsdale, in Cumbria, who use a VLE across the curriculum.

VLEs should be commonplace within schools within the next few years. Several UK schools are ahead of the curve and have been working with these learning platforms for some years.

Queen Elizabeth demonstrates some of the advantages of the VLE:

Enhancing learning and promoting discussion in English
Administering tests in physics
Reducing administration in food technology
Improving the credibility of reading for boys during a reading week initiative

Teachers at the school talk about how the opportunities provided by a VLE appeals to pupils to whom instant messaging and social networking are second nature. They also discuss how a VLE can make learning an "anytime, anywhere" experience.

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Duration: 15:00 minutes
Published: 30 August 2007
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Background and advice for schools implementing VLEs written by programme contributor Mark McNulty, director of E-Learning at Queen Elizabeth School

Useful websites

TeacherNet: Learning Platform Q&As

Cumbria and Lancashire Education Online The website for Cumbria and Lancashire Education Online, as featured in the programme

Guardian Unlimited: Cumbria Dips its Toes in Diplomas An article about Cumbria LEA and their use of Moodle

TeacherNet: Online Publications DCSF leaflet giving basic information about learning platforms in secondary schools

TES: We Have Lift Off Article on the TES website which addresses frequently asked questions about VLEs

Becta: Publications What the research says about virtual learning environments in teaching and learning: a report by BECTA on the effectiveness of VLEs within schools

Sunderland University: Business Partnerships - Publications A research paper published by the University of Sunderland, reviewing the potential of VLEs in schools

Moodle Stories: Why Bother with This Blog? Useful blog providing more information on the lessons learned through the teaching projects featured in this programme