Comments on: Virtually There: Learning Platform Evaluation, VLE evaluation http://www.halmaclean.co.uk/2007/05/25/virtually-there-learning-platform-evaluation-vle-evaluation/ Creative Learning Systems Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:39:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Hal http://www.halmaclean.co.uk/2007/05/25/virtually-there-learning-platform-evaluation-vle-evaluation/comment-page-1/#comment-17786 Hal Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:02:17 +0000 http://www.halmaclean.co.uk/2007/05/25/virtually-there-learning-platform-evaluation-vle-evaluation/#comment-17786 HI Charlie - thanks for the interest. Unfortunately the IP for the book resides with the Yorkshire and Humber Grid for Learning Foundation who have as yet declined to create an electronic version of the publication. It may be worth contacting them (ask for Pat) and see if you can persuade them! The book itself is a collection of case studies and advice from people who have been through the process of implementing a VLE of any description in their schools. Not surprisingly there are repeated pieces of advice, such as manage the change carefully, ensure there is leadership team 'buy in', ensure all staff are part of the process and want to have a VLE to work with, get the vision right... start with a dedicated group of staff and roll out slowly from there, expect to take time to get it right. Additionally, it's important to know that implementing a VLE needs a person to 'champion' it within the staff. This person doesn't need to be senior leadership, but should carry some credibility and have a passion for what they are doing. This seems pretty vital for getting it embedded. Two years on from writing the book and much of it still holds true. The biggest question I hear repeatedly from primary schools is probably 'why do we need one?'. From secondary schools it is 'how do we engage the students more effectively?' As you might imagine - there are a raft of possible answers! HI Charlie – thanks for the interest. Unfortunately the IP for the book resides with the Yorkshire and Humber Grid for Learning Foundation who have as yet declined to create an electronic version of the publication. It may be worth contacting them (ask for Pat) and see if you can persuade them!

The book itself is a collection of case studies and advice from people who have been through the process of implementing a VLE of any description in their schools. Not surprisingly there are repeated pieces of advice, such as manage the change carefully, ensure there is leadership team ‘buy in’, ensure all staff are part of the process and want to have a VLE to work with, get the vision right… start with a dedicated group of staff and roll out slowly from there, expect to take time to get it right.

Additionally, it’s important to know that implementing a VLE needs a person to ‘champion’ it within the staff. This person doesn’t need to be senior leadership, but should carry some credibility and have a passion for what they are doing. This seems pretty vital for getting it embedded.

Two years on from writing the book and much of it still holds true. The biggest question I hear repeatedly from primary schools is probably ‘why do we need one?’. From secondary schools it is ‘how do we engage the students more effectively?’ As you might imagine – there are a raft of possible answers!

]]> By: charlie davies http://www.halmaclean.co.uk/2007/05/25/virtually-there-learning-platform-evaluation-vle-evaluation/comment-page-1/#comment-17763 charlie davies Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:20:44 +0000 http://www.halmaclean.co.uk/2007/05/25/virtually-there-learning-platform-evaluation-vle-evaluation/#comment-17763 i am currently working in Abu Dhabi where i have been instrumental in introducing Moodle across the secondary school. i am now working on IPOD uses in educaction. for my MA i am exploring VLEs and would love a copy of this book but Amazon takes weeks to get here. any idea where i can get one from quickly? i am currently working in Abu Dhabi where i have been instrumental in introducing Moodle across the secondary school. i am now working on IPOD uses in educaction. for my MA i am exploring VLEs and would love a copy of this book but Amazon takes weeks to get here. any idea where i can get one from quickly?

]]> By: Nicholas Watkins http://www.halmaclean.co.uk/2007/05/25/virtually-there-learning-platform-evaluation-vle-evaluation/comment-page-1/#comment-12360 Nicholas Watkins Fri, 06 Feb 2009 10:33:02 +0000 http://www.halmaclean.co.uk/2007/05/25/virtually-there-learning-platform-evaluation-vle-evaluation/#comment-12360 Hi Hal, I would be interested in a copy of the book and a discussion about your research. Please do get in touch. Kind regards, Nicholas Watkins. Head of ICT Services The Royal College of Music Hi Hal,
I would be interested in a copy of the book and a discussion about your research.
Please do get in touch.
Kind regards,

Nicholas Watkins.
Head of ICT Services
The Royal College of Music

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