Student Name:

Student Number:
Module Title & Code: BMSW4003 DIGITAL SKILLS AND RESEARCH METHODS
Assignment Title: “The true impact of the VLE on the experiences of the
student’s learning in today’s circumstances”
Lecturer’s Name:

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 Table of Contents
Introduction.......................................................................................................................3

The rationale of the study.................................................................................................4

Aims and objectives..........................................................................................................5

Methodology.....................................................................................................................6

Data analysis.....................................................................................................................8

Primary Research..........................................................................................................8

Secondary Research....................................................................................................12

Conclusion & Research’s Outcomes..............................................................................13

References.......................................................................................................................13

Appendix.........................................................................................................................14

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Introduction
Authors, researchers, journalist and academicians are now proposing that all education
must align with the virtual learning environment due to its immense importance. the VLE
technique for learning really encourages the understudy to gain proficiency with their active
aptitudes all the more adequately and not just that this sort of study strategies are currently
explored constantly so the educationalists can introduce a superior system to the instructive
establishment so they can assist the understudy with learning their sores just as attempt them
halfway inside this virtual environment proficiently and subsequently improving an and
wonderful learning encounters.

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The rationale of the study
Today’s learning system is all about advanced technology based. Due to the help of the
advanced technologies now learning methods and procedures are also changing. One of the
popular method and practical example of this would be the usage of the VLE or Virtual
Learning Environment in the classroom. The ‘virtual learning environment’ this phrase refers
to an online-based stage that provides students and educators computerized arrangements that
improve the experience of learning (Becnel, 2019). In contrast to a virtual study hall, which is
intended to imitate and swap the physical study hall environment for separation students,
VLE saddles innovation to enhance an in-class understanding, with, for instance,
computerized correspondence, collaboration and tests or surveys go through the VLE.
Modern education specialist and academicians are now emphasizing on this VLE to make it
more available to every student (Boboc and Koç, 2018). The reason is that this method of
learning actually helps the student to learn their active skills more effectively and not only
that this type of study methods are now researched continuously so that the educationalists
can present a better framework to the educational institution so that they can help the student
to learn their lessons as well as try them partially within this virtual environment efficiently
and thus making a better and awesome learning experience (Fonseca and Redondo, 2015).

Now, not only these issues make this topic interesting but also the current pandemic
situation made a gap and circumstances that forced many of the students, teachers, schools,
colleges and universities to move to this side permanently (Kumar, 2017). So, how this VLE
is actually now impacting the total learning experience in practical life needs to be
understood to make sure that this system is on its right track. That’s why and with all the
reasons discussed above this topic is being rationalised to make a research about it and find
out the truth through this research report.

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Aims and objectives
Aims

Aims refer to the intended objective that the report or any project wants to achieve
accumulate (Khan, 2011). This research report is being done with the main purpose of finding
out the true impact of the VLE on the experiences of the student’s learning in today’s
circumstances.

Objectives

Objectives are like the mission statement where the aims are being broke into atoms
(Salkind, 2010). The aims are broken into small parts upon the achievement of these small
goals the report will be able to address all the issues and accomplish the core aims of the
research. So, the objectives of this research report are listed below.

1. To gain knowledge about the virtual learning environment

2. To understand the aspects of the virtual learning environment from the perspective
of the University of Wales - London Campus students
3. To comprehend the true importance or advantages of a virtual learning environment
in terms of students’ education
4. To see how this virtual learning environment is impacting students’ learning
experiences
5. To recommend some of the practical ways to improve the virtual learning
environment system

These are the main objectives that would help to fulfil the true intention behind this
critically scrutinised report.

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Methodology
Research Type

There are two main types of research methods one is the direct method called primary
research and another one is the indirect method called secondary research method. In this
report, both of these two types of research methods will be used effectively. The reason
behind this and the features of these two types of research are discussed here. The Primary
research or examination is characterized as a philosophy utilized by specialists to gather
information straightforwardly, instead of relying upon information gathered from recently
done research by other people (Khan, 2011). This type of research method is an exploration
that is led analyst oneself straightforwardly. It includes going straightforwardly to a source –
typically clients, customers, and populace or case fields to pose inquiries and accumulate
data. This type of research provides the true colour of the current situation and helps to
formulate a neutral and true result or outcomes from the data analysis (Scheurich, 2014). And
on the other hand, the secondary research method is characterized as a philosophy utilized by
specialists to gather information indirectly and relying upon information gathered from
recently done research by other people. This type of research method is an exploration that is
not led analyst oneself rather it includes going to the sources – using typical secondary
documents such as Newspaper, articles, government documents, national statistical board’s
articles, journals etc. to accumulate data. This research helps to don the research within time
and also to see how things were back at that time and what the researches find out about the
past incidents.

Data Type

Data type refers to the format of the data in a research incident. There are two types of
data one is the quantitative and another one is the qualitative data. In this research, both of
these data will be used based on the situation in a mixed way. Qualitative data manage
quality, so they are engaged with descriptive data instead of numerical in nature. In contrast
to quantitative data, they are commonly not quantifiable and are just picked up generally
through perception (Salkind, 2010). Accounts regularly utilize modifiers and other illustrative
words to allude to data on appearance, shading, surface, and different characteristics. And on
the contrary, quantitative data will be data that manage amounts, qualities or numbers,
making them quantifiable. Therefore, they are generally communicated in numerical

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structure, for example, length, size, sum, cost, and even span. The utilization of
measurements to create and along these lines break down this sort of data add belief or
validity to it, with the goal that quantitative data is generally speaking seen as more
dependable and target.

Data Sources

Primary data can be collected using surveys and questionnaires while secondary data
are collected using the library, bots, etc. The different ones between these data collection
tools are glaring and can it be interchangeably used. When collecting primary data,
researchers lookout for a tool that can be easily used and can collect reliable data. One of the
best primary data collection tools that satisfy this condition is online questionnaires (Khan,
2011). Online questionnaires are online based primary data collection tool that helps
researchers collect reliable data while simultaneously increasing the response rate from
respondents. In cases of secondary data, the sources are to find them from different pre-
recorded data sources such as record book, database, government reports, articles and
journals and books. Here, these items will be used also.

Sampling

Sampling is an important aspect and in this research report, the random sampling
method will be used which is a system of picking samples randomly (Salkind, 2010). Here 20
participants will be used within and more than 4 secondary resources will be used for
secondary research.

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Data analysis
Primary Research
Q. number 1: Do students of University of Wales London Campus knows details about
virtual learning environment?

Do students of University of Wales London Campus Yes 18

knows details about virtual learning environment?
Neutral 02
No 0
Total 20

Graph:

Rate
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
Yes Neutral No

Rate

Figure 1: Response to question number 1

Interpretation: From the first question’s response it can be seen that the students of London
campus are fully aware of the VLE issue and they know what is this system is and how does
it work initially.

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 Q. number 2: What is the perspective of students of the University of Wales - London
Campus perspective toward VLE?

What is the perspective of students of the University of Enjoyable/ Positive 15

Wales - London Campus perspective toward VLE?
Neutral 02
Boring/ Negative 03
Total 20

Graph:

Rate
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
Enjoyable/ Positiive Neutral Boring/ Negative

Rate

Figure 2: Response to question 2

Interpretation: From the 2nd question’s response it can be seen that the students of London
campus find VLE based study and lessons quite enjoyable rather than boring so they are more
attentive in this type of VLE based lessons.

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 Q. number 3: What do students think that how their learning is going on within the
VLE based classes and lessons?

What do students think that how their learning is going Learning effectively 10
on within the VLE based classes and lessons? than the old tradition
Neutral 05
Learning less 05
effectively than the
old tradition
Total 20

Graph:

Rate
12

10

0
Learning effectively than old Neutral Learning less effectively than
tradition old tradition

Rate

Figure 3: Response to question 3

Interpretation: From the 3rd question’s response it can be seen that the students of London
campus think that their learning gets more effective when they learn through VLE based
study some other opposes to this but it can be seen that not all of the students are fully
accustomed with VLE.

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 Q. number 4: What recommendations would you (students) like to give for a better
VLE?

What recommendations would you (students) like to Using VLE 8

give for a better VLE? permanently
Using traditional VLE 05
systems
Using different 07
methods and keep
variations
Total 20

Graph:

Rate
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Using VLE permanently Using traditional VLE Using different methods and
systems keep variations

Rate

Figure 3: Response to question 3

Interpretation: From the 4th question’s response it can be seen that the students of London
campus think VLE is important and they suggested that VLE should be more permanent and
should be used in different methods also.

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 Secondary Research
In this secondary analysis, it can be seen that the Authors, researchers, journalist and
academicians are now proposing that all education must align with the virtual learning
environment due to its immense importance. As authors Boboc, Marius, Koç, Selma stated in
their book named “Student-Centered Virtual Learning Environments in Higher Education”
which was published in the 2018 year where they emphasized that VLE helps a student to
become more flexible and affordable in their learning skills. Another group of authors J.
Weiss, J. Nolan, J. Hunsinger, P. Trifonas expressed and showed different statistical data in
their book named “International Handbook of Virtual Learning Environments” which was
published in the 2007 year that the VLE is well disposed to try different things with
organizations of substance and new methodologies and active learning. It engages instructive
guide with online tests and tests, recordings and webcasts. Blending various exercises permits
better understudies' commitment and adding more gratification to the education procedure. In
the journal named “Mind the gap: Cognitive active learning in virtual learning environment
perception of instructors and students” prepared by Annansingh (2019) stated that VLE help
instructors to design exercises, oversee regulatory work, track understudies' exhibition,
action, and level of commitment to the individuals. So, the importance of the VLE and its
impact on students, in general, can be understood. Finally, the aims and the objectives of the
research which are to gain knowledge and understand the aspects of the virtual learning
environment from the perspective of the University of Wales - London Campus students and
also it has been found out how VLE is impacting on the experiences of the student’s learning
in today’s circumstances.

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Conclusion & Research’s Outcomes
The present learning framework is about trend setting innovation based. Because of the
assistance of the cutting edge innovations currently learning strategies and methodology are
likewise evolving. One of the well-known strategy and down to earth case of this would be
the utilization of the VLE or Virtual Learning Environment in study hall. From these two
types of research, one thing can understand that the future of the teaching and learning will
solely be dependent on the VLE.

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References
Becnel, K., 2019. Emerging Technologies In Virtual Learning Environments.

Boboc, M. and Koç, S., 2018. Student-Centered Virtual Learning Environments In

Higher Education.

Fonseca, D. and Redondo, E., 2015. Handbook Of Research On Applied E-Learning In

Engineering And Architecture Education.

Goddard, W. and Melville, S., 2011. Research Methodology. Kenwyn, South Africa:

Juta & Co.

Khan, J., 2011. Research Methodology. New Delhi: APH Publishing Corporation.

Kumar, A., 2017. Optimizing Student Engagement In Online Learning Environments.

Salkind, N., 2010. Encyclopedia Of Research Design. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Scheurich, J., 2014. Research Method In The Postmodern. Hoboken: Taylor and

Francis.

Weiss, J., Nolan, J., Hunsinger, J. and Trifonas, P., 2007. International Handbook Of
Virtual Learning Environments.

Weller, M., 2007. Virtual Learning Environments: Using, Choosing And Developing

Your VLE. Routledge.

Wilson, D. and Conyers, M., 2015. Five Big Ideas For Effective Teaching. New York:
Teachers College Press.

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Appendix
Questionnaires and Responses

Questions Options Answers

Do students of University of Wales Yes 18
London Campus knows details about virtual Neutral 02
learning environment?
No 0

What is the perspective of students of the Enjoyable/ Positive 15

University of Wales - London Campus
Neutral 02
perspective toward VLE?
Boring/ Negative 03

What do students think that how their Learning effectively 10

learning is going on within the VLE based than the old tradition
classes and lessons? Neutral 05

Learning less 05
effectively than the old
tradition
What recommendations would you Using VLE 8
(students) like to give for a better VLE? permanently
Using traditional VLE 05
systems
Using different methods 07
and keep variations

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