Experiences of VLEs

3rd March 2006 - Experiences of Virtual Learning Environments

In early March over 70 educators from across the post-16 sector in the East of England gathered at the Ipswich HQ of the Suffolk E-Learning Service to hear 5 presentations focussing on experiences of VLEs. The day began with welcoming words from Gerrard Hayes (JISC) and Harvey Osborne (Suffolk E-Learning) and an introductory presentation by Phil Butler of JISC on current generic issues in VLE implementation. Phil's session was followed by that of Geoff Rebbeck of Thanet College who gave a full account of his work with Moodle. Next up were Caroline Mason and Laura Locke of Otley and Suffolk Colleges respectively who spoke about their experiences with the now closely related WebCT and Blackboard solutions. After lunch it was the turn of schools, and Sue Crawte of Gt. Cornard Upper School, assisted by a team of students, gave a full account of her school's develoment of Moodle.