virtual learning environment

ABSTRACT

A Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) is a software system designed to

facilitate teachers in the management of online educational courses for their

students. It generally includes access control, provision of e-learning

content, communication tools, and administration of user groups. KVLE is a

course management system (CMS) - to help educators create effective online

learning communities.

The stated philosophy of KVLE includes a constructivist and social

constructionist approach to education, emphasizing that learners can

contribute to the educational experience in many ways. KVLE features

reflect this in various design aspects, such as making it possible for students

to comment on entries in a database (or even to contribute entries

themselves), or to work collaboratively. Having said this, KVLE is flexible

enough to allow for a full range of modes of teaching.

Constructivism is sometimes seen as at odds with accountability-focused

ideas about education, Accountability stresses tested outcomes, not teaching

techniques, or pedagogy, but KVLE is also useful in an outcomes-oriented

classroom environment because of its flexibility.