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Managed Learning Environments

Explore the components, benefits, and challenges of Managed Learning Environments (MLE) at University of Hertfordshire, focusing on StudyNet, VLEs, and the impact on sustainable learning. Learn about the importance of MLE for efficient education management in the 21st century.

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Managed Learning Environments

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  1. Managed Learning Environments Paul Hudson Learning Technology Development Unit University of Hertfordshire

  2. Contents • What is an MLE? • Components of an MLE • Off-the-peg MLE solutions • StudyNet

  3. The big statement….. • “The hard truth is that without a Managed Learning Environment a University is not sustainable far into the 21st century” • JISC (being melodramatic)

  4. What is an MLE? • The term Managed Learning Environment (MLE) refers to the whole range of information systems and processes of a college (including its VLE if it has one) that contribute directly, or indirectly, to learning and the management of that learning JISC (their definition on 18/10/2003)

  5. JISC’s MLE components diagram

  6. So what does it boil down to? • Management Information System (Genesis) • Library Management System (Voyager) • A Virtual Learning Environment driven by your MIS system

  7. Proprietary vs Bought-in • Integration with existing systems • ‘Best of breed’ • Speed of Implementation • Updated to reflect UH priorities • Lack of flexibility can force change • Many vendors are development partners • Speed of implementation • Less long term maintenance

  8. Features of a VLE • News and information • Teaching Resource creation • Assignments • Group Work • Reading Lists • Class management facilities

  9. Blackboard • Offers all the required VLE facilities • Virtual Whiteboards & Chat • Simple interface • Fairly easy to use • Can buy in ‘professional’ Blackboard courses • Expandable via Blackboard ‘building blocks’ • Oracle 8 based

  10. Blackboard

  11. WebCT • Offers all the required VLE facilities • Virtual Whiteboards & Chat • Simple ‘student’ interface • ‘Personalised Learning Paths’ • Flexible but complicated to use • Oracle 9 based

  12. WebCT

  13. StudyNet • Offers all the required VLE facilities • Facilities proven to work with UH • Integration with central learning resources • Consistent interface • Designed to reflect UH structure • Better ‘accessibility’ • Reliance on key personnel

  14. StudyNet

  15. Was ‘StudyNet’ the best decision? • Adapted to meet UH requirements • Completely driven by Genesis. Genesis data is improving because of this. • However, UH has yet to improve academic and administrative processes to meet the requirements of StudyNet • Difficult to manage prioritise development vs maintenance

  16. But to be honest…… Only time will tell………

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