An application of a virtual learning environment in support of teaching and learning for design and technology education

2007 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 133 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Lehtonen ◽  
T. Page ◽  
G. Thorsteinsson ◽  
M. Hepburn
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Technology Education ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Design And Technology ◽  
Design And Technology Education

The Application of Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) in Malaysian Schools

2021 ◽  
pp. 67-89
Author(s):  
Hafizoah Kassim ◽  
Wan Rosmini Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Global Changes ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Change Initiatives ◽  
Learning Practices ◽  
Teachers And Students

This chapter reports the application and utilization of virtual learning environment (VLE) in schools, specifically focused on Malaysian schools. The VLE utilization is an initiative by the Ministry of Education (MOE) Malaysia in its vision to embrace the global changes and advancement of technology. With the advancement of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR 4.0), this topic is especially important to address. This chapter discusses the provisions of technology-based facilities and tools in schools as part of the change initiatives by MOE Malaysia, and the accompanied teaching and learning practices and trainings affecting the teachers and students. These efforts are exemplified through specific programs which have been implemented namely e-Portfolio in the Genosis Program and Google Classroom, and by linking such endeavors to the Malaysia Education Blueprint. These initiatives are always challenging especially when it involves the utilization of the exponentially advancing technologies. This chapter also highlights the pursuing impacts and challenges of the initiatives on teachers, students, selected schools, and their receptions to change.

Cloud Computing Enabled Virtual Learning Environment

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 52-65
Author(s):  
Rabindra Ku Jena
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Technological Advancement ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
E Learning

Recent advances in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) provide an opportunity to build a self growing and sharing virtual environment for teaching and learning. Cloud computing is one of the latest technological advancement in ICT domain. Cloud computing technologies have changed the way applications are developed and accessed. A Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) is a system for delivering learning materials to students via the web. Cloud computing is provides one of the most emerging cost effective solution for virtual learning and teaching environment. This paper discusses how cloud computing has been contributing to virtual learning environment and an overview of the current state of the structure of Cloud Computing based e-learning is discussed. The readers will also find a brief overview of cloud computing and the different efficient cloud based virtual learning models. Towards the end different offers from different cloud vendors are discussed.

scholarly journals Traditional versus virtual learning: How engaged are the students in learning English literature?

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Siti Hajar Halili ◽  
Nurul Hanani Abdul Rahman ◽  
Rafiza Abdul Razak
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
School Engagement ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Literature ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Traditional Learning ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
Learning English

This study is aimed to investigate students’ levels of engagement in learning English literature for traditional learning and virtual learning environment. There are four dimensions of engagement that were studied, which are the cognitive, behavioural, emotional and agentic engagement. A self-determination theory perspective on student engagement by Reeve (2012) was used for the foundation of this study. A questionnaire of School Engagement Measure was used to collect data from 80 respondents. The data were analysed using descriptive analysis utilizing the SPSS software. The results of this study show that the engagement level of the virtual learning environment is higher than the engagement level of the traditional learning. Based on the results, further research is recommended to focus on the effectiveness of virtual learning environment in the classroom for the teaching and learning process.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Teachers Attitude towards Designing Virtual Learning Environment

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (SI3) ◽  
pp. 173-179
Author(s):  
Kumar Raman ◽  
Norasmah Othman ◽  
Haryanti Mohd Affandi ◽  
Indera Irawan Md. Rawi
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Information And Communication

In many developing countries, Information and Communication Technology had been introduced. Its integration with the curriculum is limited. In view of this, a survey was conducted to examine the factors that affect teacher’s attitude in adopting virtual learning environment in their classroom teaching. The result of regression analysis revealed that Perceived usefulness and Perceived ease of use, had been seen to have more considerable significance than Social Influence and Facilitating Condition in affecting teacher’s attitude to adopt Frog VLE. Together these constructs explained 57 per cent the variance in teacher’s intention to use VLE application in their teaching. Keywords: Virtual Learning Environment; ICT in teaching and learning; teacher’s attitude towards e-learning eISSN: 2398-4287© 2020. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v5iSI3.2560

scholarly journals A peer-observation initiative to enhance student engagement in the synchronous virtual classroom: A case study of a COVID-19 mandated move to online learning

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 184-205
Author(s):  
Lesley Andrew ◽  
◽  
Ruth Wallace ◽  
Ros Sambell ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Student Engagement ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Peer Observation ◽  
Learning And Teaching

The global COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated a rapid shift to online delivery in higher education. This learning and teaching environment is associated with reduced student engagement, a crucial prerequisite of student satisfaction, retention and success. This paper presents a case study that explored student engagement in the synchronous virtual learning environment, during the mandatory move to exclusive online learning in Australian higher education in April to June 2020. Three university instructors used the Teaching and Learning Circles Model to observe a series of their peers' synchronous virtual classrooms, from which they reflected on ways to enhance their own practice. The findings demonstrate how student engagement in these classrooms can be strengthened across the four constructs of Kahu and Nelson’s (2018) engagement conceptual framework: belonging; emotional response; wellbeing and self-efficacy. The case study also reveals limitations of the synchronous virtual environment as a means of supporting student engagement in the online learning and teaching environment, and proposes ways to address them. Against emerging reports of increased mental health issues among isolated university students during the current pandemic, the case study's recommendations to improve student wellbeing and belonging are particularly salient. This article also highlights the usefulness of the Teaching and Learning Circles Model of peer observation as a way to guide its participants' reflections on their own practice, support their collegiality with academic peers and build their confidence and competence in the synchronous virtual learning environment.

First-Year Students' Experience With Virtual Learning Environment

2021 ◽  
pp. 366-397
Author(s):  
Abdulbaqi Badru ◽  
Nurudeen Ajayi
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Adoption Of Technology

The integration of ICT in the education system has led to the continuous development and adoption of technology-enhanced learning (TEL) platforms such as the virtual learning environment (VLE) to facilitate and activate TEL practices in higher education institutions. The use of VLE such as MOODLE and Blackboard is proliferating; however, the experience of users in determining the relevance of VLE in enhancing teaching and learning has been identified to be an important factor in the successful use of VLEs. This chapter employed a quantitative method to examine students' experience in using VLE at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. The chapter also presents the result of the investigation into the influence of students' computer self-efficacy on their perceived ease of use, usefulness, and attitudes towards the use of VLE. The results of this study show that students believe that VLE enhances their learning. Furthermore, the results show that self-efficacy has a weak influence on students' perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, and attitudes towards the use of VLE.

Pandemonium, panic and the pandemic: implications for human resource development from an unplanned shift to online learning

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Petra A. Robinson ◽  
Maja Stojanović ◽  
Zachary Z. Robinson ◽  
Renata Russo Lyons
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Resource Development ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Multiple Perspectives ◽  
Content Type

Purpose This paper aims to explore the experiences of a high school senior, a doctoral student, a university professor and an online academic coach with a rapid, unplanned shift to online learning in the USA during the COVID-19 pandemic to understand the challenges and distinct skills they identify as essential for success in a 100% virtual learning environment. Design/methodology/approach Through scholarly personal narratives (SPNs), the researchers shared details and authentic knowledge regarding their experiences and perceptions of successful teaching and learning in a 100% online learning environment. Findings The main goal was to identify necessary skills for success in a 100% virtual learning environment resulting from an unplanned shift. The findings show a need for learner and teacher self-directedness in developing a variety of nontraditional, critical literacies. Originality/value In light of the imposed and unplanned educational shifts in teaching and learning, this study has strong practical implications for human resource development offered through an analysis of multiple perspectives. This research may lead to a better understanding of how, in a period of rapid, unexpected shifts, individuals need to use self-directedness to leverage personal and professional development opportunities to adapt and succeed in the new environment. Additionally, the authors use an innovative critical theoretical framework to outline the skills the participants report as useful for success in an online classroom during a period of rapid, unexpected shifting.

Exploring Factors that Influence the Use and Acceptanceof Virtual Learning Environment onTeaching and Learning Accounting

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 476-488
Author(s):  
Noor Lela Ahmad Et.al
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Reasoned Action ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Appropriate Technology ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Ongoing Training ◽  
Acceptance Model

Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) is rapidly becoming an important educational model for teaching and learning purposes. This study aims to explore the factors that influence the use and acceptance of VLE among Malaysian accounting teachers in teaching the accounting subject. This study adapts the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and the Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA) to improve the understanding of factors that influence the usage of VLE.  The study is descriptive in nature and was conducted using a quantitative approach.Researchrespondentswho participated in this studyconsist of 156accounting teachers from urban and ruralMalaysiangovernment schools. Data were analyzed using the descriptive analysis to measure mean, percentages, frequency and standard deviations. Descriptive statistical analysis indicated that accounting teachers have positive perceptions and highly motivated towards using VLE tools in teaching and learning accounting.However, the frequency of using Frog VLE among teachers is still at a low level. Furthermore, the result shows thatcomplete infrastructure facilities and teachers’ interests have a significant effect on the use and acceptance of Frog VLE. It is concluded that teachers are able to conduct flexible teaching and learning using Frog VLE application if resources are available, appropriate technology and continuous supports are providedby all parties responsible for the integration of ICT in teaching and learning accounting. More importantly, teachers need to be given ongoing training and motivation to promote and improve their skills to use the latest technology toencourage effective educational processes.

Teaching, virtually: a critical reflection

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa Powell ◽  
Nicholas McGuigan
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Accounting Education ◽  
Educational Transformation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Face To Face Learning ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present critical educator reflections on the pivot from the traditional physical accounting classroom to the virtual learning environment amidst COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns. Design/methodology/approach This paper outlines the reflexive experiences of two accounting educators on their scholarly journey into virtual learning and their inhabiting of the virtual accounting classroom. We adopt a critical stance in exploring what has been lost and insights gained. Findings We heed caution in the ongoing reliance on digital technologies and virtual learning that strip accounting education of its richness and complexity. Although the virtual learning environment brings with it benefits of accessibility and flexibility, it fails to replace the complexity of human connection, authenticity and informal spontaneity found in face-to-face learning. We further contend that COVID-19 presents an opportunity to rethink accounting education. We encourage educators to embrace this opportunity as a force for educational transformation; to reimagine an accounting education that embraces change, ambiguity and humanistic qualities such as empathy, compassion and humility. Originality/value Our critical educator reflections explore the impact of COVID-19 on the humanistic qualities at the heart of education and on the future of accounting education. This paper contributes to the scholarship of teaching and learning during global pandemics and other crises.

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