Avonbourne School
A Business & Enterprise College
VLE
The VLE is a learning platform being introduced to all students at Avonbourne this year. Below is some information on the background to this strategy
What are they?
'Learning platform' is an umbrella term used to cover software whose core role is to manage learning materials for students.
How can they help?
Learning platforms give every learner access to personal online webspace, where they can store course work and their achievements. They also give every teacher access to teaching resources and tools to support planning, information sharing. It also supports 'personalised learning' by enabling teachers to tailor the curriculum to individual learners' needs.
More information
Click here for more information on the government's e-strategy and here to download the DCSF's document Harnessing Technology - Transforming Learning and Children’s Services. The White Paper Higher Standards, Better Schools for All (published October 2005) may also be of interest and can be accessed here.
