Virtual Learning Environments

1. Why use them?

1.1. For distance studies or work

1.2. To facilitate collaboration

1.3. To combine different learning materials for eg. videos, images, audio etc

1.4. To make learning more interactive and fun :)

1.5. To engage students more

1.6. For more visual stimulation and to create interest

2. What is the use?

2.1. Online discussion forums

2.2. Online submission

2.3. Distribution of e learning materials

2.4. Providing a platform for sharing materials

2.5. Use interactive games to teach abstract ideas

3. What can be missing?

3.1. Human connection

3.2. Sense of belonging/ community

3.3. Motivation

3.4. Face-to-face interaction

3.5. Social interaction

4. What if you use only virtual learning environments?

4.1. Become a digital nomad & study or work from anywhere in the world

4.2. Need to build up self-discipline

4.3. Need to balance work and leisure

4.4. Need to come for ICT course :)

4.5. Need to go to the gym :)