VIRTUAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS

VIRTUAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS

1. What is virtual learning environment?

   • It is a space where learning is online and students and teachers can interact through different virtual tools.

2. Feature 1 : A virtual learning environment is a designed information space.

   • Numerous functional requirements and it is not limited to well-structured information spaces.

3. Feature 2 : A virtual learning environment is a social space.

   • Users within the information space can see a representation of themselves and others in the space.

4. Feature 3: The virtual space is explicitly represented.

   • The information represented within the virtual world impacts the attitudes and behaviors of students.

5. Feature 6 : Virtual learning environments integrate heterogeneous technologies and multiple pedagogical approaches.

   • A variety of tools are integrated that support multiple functions: information, communication, collaboration, learning and management.

6. Feature 4 : Students are not only active, but also actors.

   • Various activities in which students design and share objects

7. Feature 5 : Virtual learning environments are not restricted to distance education.

   • Learning adapts to the student's availability through technology.

8. Feature 7 : Most virtual environments overlap with physical environments.

   • It has physical tools that are found in the classroom which can be integrated into the virtual ones