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Learning and Teaching with Virtual Learning Environments (Achieving QTS Practical Handbooks) (Achieving QTS Practical Handbooks) (Achieving QTS Practical Handbooks)Snagging.org In association with Amazon.co.ukOnline Shop | Property Guides | Kitchen & Home | Garden Tools | Power Tools | Consumer Electronics Get the Snagging Checklist Here! Learning and Teaching with Virtual Learning Environments (Achieving QTS Practical Handbooks) (Achieving QTS Practical Handbooks) (Achieving QTS Practical Handbooks) by: Helena Gillespie; Helen Boulton; Alison Hramiak; Richard Williamson  List Price: £14.00 Amazon.co.uk's Price: £13.30 You Save: £0.70 ( 5%)Prices subject to change. Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours
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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 371.33468 EAN: 9781844450763 ISBN: 1844450767 Label: Learning Matters Ltd Manufacturer: Learning Matters Ltd Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 102 Publication Date: January 30, 2007 Publisher: Learning Matters Ltd Studio: Learning Matters Ltd Related Items:
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 Rating:  - Learning & Teaching with VLEs (Achieveing QTS)Yes, not a bad little book, but suffers from a bit of muddy thinking at times: 1. I cannot see any clear distinction between what a VLE can do as opposed to an ordinary school intranet. Surely the whole point about a VLE is that of remote access and 'out of hours' working? Much of the book describes activities which are essentially school-based, classroom management and the protocols that trainee teachers should follow. 2. Secondly, the examples of work set are very narrow in their outlook. To quote from p.58: "The following homework tasks could form part of an e-portfolio of work for a subject: * a multimedia write-up of a science experiment; * the results of a history/art/geography web-quest; * a piece of creative writing supported by photographs." Quite honestly I can't really see where any form of 'VLE added value' is included. Neither, for my sensitivities, I cannot see any reason why an e-Portfolio should be cluttered up with such examples of an individual's own work - unless, unbeknown to me the student has also included planning, collaboration, reflection, mentoring and formative assessments etc - but no mention of them here! 3. The book has plentiful references to using an e-Portfolio but, quaintly, most are referred to as 'the e-Portfolio within the VLE'. - If embedded within the VLE how is it actually different to the VLE itself? Or is there a myopic suggestion that the e-Portfolio need be little more than a set of web-pages or hyperlinked PowerPoints? Surely the whole premise of the e-Portfolio is that it is a free-standing tool customised to the user's individual needs and capable of being showcased to a variety of on-line audiences outside the VLE? 4. Many valid and helpful points are raised which the trainee teacher should be aware of. However, unless I have missed it, despite all the enthusiasm for using Web2.0 tools, there appeared to be no cautionary explanation as to why many schools are still not daring to enter this minefield. Without this understanding the trainee teacher could become quite confused as to the limitations imposed on their otherwise exciting proposed lesson plans. Perhaps in the few months since the book was published VLEs have moved on? With more practical suggestions as to how remote access can influence teaching and learning and with a broader vision of what the e-Portfolio can really do for students, this book could be even better. Rating:  - Learning Platforms : beginners and advancedBy 2008 every primary and secondary school in England and Wales will have its own Learning Platform. Learning Platform is a generic term used to describe that whole range of VLE's that have been in use in further and higher education for at least the past 10 years. They are old technology but new to most primary and secondary teachers. And for that reason this book is welcome. It is a well written and easily accessible guide to VLEs for beginner and expert alike. It is low on jargon and high on good advice.The case studies and practical tasks in each section are excellent starting points for any teacher who wants to begin experimenting with VLEs. Highly recommended. The first of what is sure to become a plethora of classroom guides. Jim Fanning. Tideway School. www.learningplatforms.info  Try searching the Internet for "Learning and Teaching with Virtual Learning Environments (Achieving QTS Practical Handbooks) (Achieving QTS Practical Handbooks) (Achieving QTS Practical Handbooks)" or Ebay for "Learning and Teaching with Virtual Learning Environments (Achieving QTS Practical Handbooks) (Achieving QTS Practical Handbooks) (Achieving QTS Practical Handbooks)". You might also be interested in the following great products:
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