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Evaluation of questionnaires - Suggestions for choosing a VLE Anton van den Brink and Paul Dirckx. Comparative study. Method: Lists of questions and statements drawn up Prepared lists completed by Velvitt participants Results ordered and compared Results summarised.
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Evaluation of questionnaires-Suggestions for choosing a VLEAnton van den Brink and Paul Dirckx Fontys Hogescholen
Comparative study Method: • Lists of questions and statements drawn up • Prepared lists completed by Velvitt participants • Results ordered and compared • Results summarised Fontys Hogescholen
Questions and statements relating to: • Managers • Developer • Teachers • Students Fontys Hogescholen
Comparative study Four virtual learning environments are compared: VLE used within the participating institutions Fontys Hogescholen
Didactic functions • Cooperation possibilities • Communication forms • Coaching and support • Test and question system • Provision for managing competence and skills • Possibilities for adding content Fontys Hogescholen
Educational organisation • Portfolio • Presentation area • Bookmarks and work pieces • Personal homepage • Student monitoring system • Recording opened pages • Grade list • Study results Fontys Hogescholen
Technical aspects Fontys Hogescholen
Considerations when selecting a VLE • What types of VLE are available on the market? • What is your user situation? • What demands are placed on the VLE in question? Fontys Hogescholen
Types of VLE Three main functions of the VLE: • Course material / test section • Communication / cooperation section • Organisation / registration section Fontys Hogescholen
User situation Distance learning as: • a supplement to existing possibilities • a replacement of a part of the curriculum or course • the dominant teaching form Fontys Hogescholen
Demands on the VLE • Intention • Climate • Technical and Management aspects • Costs • Roles and user requirements Fontys Hogescholen
Conclusions and recommendations WebCT Blackboard N@Tschool Moodle Fontys Hogescholen
The best VLE is the VLE that best suits you! • Intention of use • Need for flexibility and openness • The budget (for fixed and variable costs) Fontys Hogescholen