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Oops did the classic - apologies! Sue From: Networked Learning in Higher Education [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Susan Moron-Garcia Sent: 04 December 2009 13:36 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: VLE Is Undead - Debate - Join in! Hi Abi, Any plans to capture the event? Would like to attend but out of the country. Sue Dr Sue Morón-García, CPD Programme Manager, Senior Lecturer HE Teaching and Learning, Coventry University, Learning and Development Team, Alma Building AL102,Priory Street, Coventry.CV1 5FB Tel: +44 (0) 24 7679 5104 [Internal 5104] [log in to unmask] & University profile page <http://www.coventry.ac.uk/cu/d/1108/a/7843#top> Work-related Blog @ http://thinkingandresearching.blogspot.com/ Treasurer: International Study Association on Teachers and Teaching (ISATT <http://www.isatt.org/> ) Member: ALT <http://www.alt.ac.uk/> & ISSoTL <http://www.issotl.org/> From: Networked Learning in Higher Education [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Redmond, Abigail Sent: 02 December 2009 11:31 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: VLE Is Undead - Debate - Join in! Dear Colleagues This may be of interest to some of the list users, especially those who deal with VLEs (Virtual Learning Environments). Event: 'VLE Is Undead' Date: Wednesday 16 December 2009 Venue: University of Wolverhampton, City Campus, Wolverhampton, WV1 1SB Time: 12:30pm - 15:30pm 'The future success of e-learning depends on appropriate selection of tools and services. This symposium will propose that the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) as an institutional tool is dead, no more, defunct, expired. Originally delivered at ALTC 2009, this discussion has since moved forward, opinions have changed, divided and developed so it could now be argued that VLEs are undead - an entity which was once alive, has since died but continued to carry some life like characteristics. This lively debate is designed to give end users a voice and an opportunity to discuss the issues that arise by using institutional VLEs. * The first panel member Steve Wheeler, will argue that many VLEs are not fit for purpose, and masquerade as solutions for the management of online learning. Some are little more than glorified e-mail systems. He will argue that VLEs provide a negative experience for learners. * The second panellist, Graham Attwell, believes that the VLE is dead and that the Personal Learning Environment (PLE) is the solution to the needs of the diverse learner. PLEs provide opportunities for learners, offering users the ability to develop their won space in which to reflect on their learning. * The third panel member, James Clay, however believes that the VLE is not yet dead as a concept, but can be the starting point of a journey for many learners. Creating an online environment involving multiple tools that provides for an enhanced experience for learners can involve a VLE as a hub or centre. * The fourth panel member, Nick Sharratt, argues for the concept of the institutional VLE as essentially sound. VLEs provide stable, reliable, self-contained and safe environments in which all teaching and learning activities can be conducted. It provides the best environment for the variety of learners within institutions. The session will be chaired by Josie Fraser. Structure of the Session The event will start with a networking lunch followed with an opportunity for attendees to voice their opinions on the future of the VLE. Each member of the panel will then present their case. The panel, with contributions from the audience will then debate the key issues that have arisen. There will also be pre-event online discussions taking place via Twitter and blogs asking for the key issues that affect users and the most popular will then be taken for discussion in breakout sessions. The panel will then re-convene for a closing discussion. Intended Outcomes By the end of the session, participants will be able to have a greater understanding of the evolution and possible extinction of the VLE and its impact on learners. Booking Details Places are available at the cost price of £40 per person which includes refreshments and a light lunch. To book your place, please visit the Learning Lab website (www.learninglab.org.uk) or contact Abi Redmond, Event Organiser on 01902 322362 for further details. Follow the debate: Join the pre-event discussions on our Ning Page - http://vleundead.ning.com/ <http://vleundead.ning.com/> or join us on Twitter at #vleundead. Best wishes Abi Redmond Learning Lab Administrator/Events Co-ordinator School of Computing and Information Technology University of Wolverhampton Telford Campus Priorslee Telford TF2 9NT Tel: 01902 322362 Fax: 01902 323952 Email: [log in to unmask] Web: www.learninglab.org.uk <http://www.learninglab.org.uk/> ________________________________ Scanned by iCritical. ________________________________ NOTICE This message and any files transmitted with it is intended for the addressee only and may contain information that is confidential or privileged. 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