Dear all,
Not a comprehensive list but I started collecting a few URLs for my MEd in
Networked Collaborative Learning that relate to Computer Supported
Collaborative Working and Learning. Under the 'Software' link there are links
to the following:
Electronic discussion software; Evaluating Virtual Learning Environments;
Virtual Learning Environments (vendors); Groupware.
http://careers.lancs.ac.uk/pb/net-learn.htm
On to other matters, the importance of communication in VLEs and online
learning experiences has been mentioned a number of times in the list,
something that I have long taken an ad hoc interest in. One of the motivations
for taking up the above MEd (although I must admit that I was fairly cynical at
the time that true collaborative learning could be carried out on-line) was to
provide the time and focus to investigate what (if any!) additional learning
outcomes could be derived from VLE platforms compared to traditional distance
or f-2-f learning experiences e.g. reflective learning practices, social
perspective taking, skills in electronic communication etc.
I'm glad to say that my own experiences have shown that a number of key and
employability skills shine through as learning outcomes when the number of
'bells and whistles' are reduced in these VLE platforms and the learners are
encouraged to engage with each other rather than technical wizardry (and even
the tutor?). For those interested, an overview of a small scale ethnographic
research project is available as a paper here:
http://careers.lancs.ac.uk/ECER-PB.htm
Hope this is of interest.
Cheers,
Paul.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Steve Molyneux [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: 30 April 2002 16:28
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: vle&knowledge management/collaboration -short rant!
>
> Does the list on CETIS just list VLEs that say they are interoperable or has
> CETIS done any testing?
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Oleg Liber [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: 30 April 2002 15:12
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: vle&knowledge management/collaboration -short rant!
>
>
> As far as supporting open standards is concerned, there are a number of
> VLEs that have implemented various IMS specifications, to some degree -
> Blackboard, WebCT, COSE, Colloquia and others have implemented either
> IMS enterprise or IMS content packaging specs or both - a complete list
> can be found on the CETIS website - http://www.cetis.ac.uk
>
> This helps to avoid becoming trapped into using forever the first VLE
> adopted in an institution, since content and course information can be
> exported to another VLE reasonably easily. However there is a deeper
> aspect to the cul-de-sac issue. Current VLEs represent a first effort at
> providing integrated tools to support eLearning. However as more people
> become involved in eLearning, their requirements will become more
> sophisticated, and their demands of eLearning systems will become
> increasingly varied. The "one-size-fits-all" model of current VLEs
> offers a somewhat inflexible approach, and this may be inadequate for
> future needs. It may be that future eLearning will involve teachers and
> learners assembling their own systems to suit their needs, based on some
> open reference model. However, current VLEs are valuable as transitional
> systems, getting people involved in eLearning. We are at the beginning
> of this form of engagement, not the end, and we need to keep our options
> open as much as we can.
>
> Oleg Liber
>
> Paul Browning wrote:
>
> >
> > If the integrated environment does not support open standards
> > then you've bought yourself a technological cul-de-sac. Technical
> > and admin staff end up working harder rather than smarter.
> >
> > Can anyone identify a _current_ VLE that is not such
> > a technological cul-de-sac?
> >
> > Paul
> >
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> Oleg Liber
> Director, Centre for Learning Technology
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