Impact of Virtual Learning Environment on Students

Digital Skills and
Research Methods

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
Rationale:.........................................................................................................................................3
Objectives:.......................................................................................................................................3
Literature review:.............................................................................................................................3
Methodology:...................................................................................................................................5
Recommendation...........................................................................................................................11
Conclusion.....................................................................................................................................11
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................12

Research Title; “To understand and analyse the impact of Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
on students”
INTRODUCTION
Virtual learning environment are introduced for the purpose of student progress from
passive to the active learning. Active learning is promoting the process of critical thinking skills
that is very essential for the purpose of classroom acquired knowledge in the clinical setting.
Virtual learning environment is increasingly important component of development in certain
range of disciplines. Present report is based on understanding the impact of virtual learning
environment on students. There is use of both primary and secondary data sources for the
purpose of making a detailed evaluation (Krikun, 2017). The present pandemic situation there is
use of online survey methods for the purpose of collecting the primary sources of information as
there is no face to face contact. For the purpose of conclusion and drawing the relevant
recommendations there is application of the collected information according to the laid
objectives of the research.
Rationale:
Objectives:
The objectives of the present research report are mentioned below:
1. To understand the concept of virtual learning
2. To analyse the impact of Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) on students
Literature review:
Concept of virtual learning
According to views of Veronica raceva, 2017 virtual learning is a process that is associated
with the online courses an online environment but it has a broader dimension. It is the experience
that is enhanced with utilisation of computers and internet both from the inside and outside
facilities of education organisation. The instruction commonly takes place in the online virtual
environment. In this the teaching activities are carried where online teachers are assisting and the

learners are physically separated according to the place time. There are certain aspects that are
affecting the quality of online education that depends on the use of digital technology according
to the modern theories. Such as first theory is cognitive- it is focusing on the role of cognitive
process and mind in the learning process. It explains the basic way in which the brain is
functioning and the way cognitive development forms the foundation of learning. Cognitive
studies help educators in understanding the way people are learning and the teaching taking place
in a more effective manner. Virtual learning can be applied with customisable learning
environment and personalized learning applications.
Another theory of social constructivism teaching and learning explains as complex
interactive social phenomena that is taking place between students and teachers. Learning
activities have to be focused on experience sharing collaborative learning and the teamwork.
Social constructivism find perfect application in brainstorming group discussion small group
activities and problem based learning. Environment can be created by virtual classroom for the
purpose of life online teaching with the application of interactive tools such as collaborative web
based conferencing online whiteboard screen sharing or Breakout rooms (Virtual Learning –
basic characteristics and benefits, 2020).
The impact of Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) on students
According to views of Michelle Thanks gets estable, 2020 learning is the learning activity
that is functionally effective and generally takes place in absence of traditional classroom
environment. According to views of Allen and Seamen 2003, having between 30% and 80% of
the course is content delivered online. For the purpose of analysing the impact of online learning
on the students there are different types of elements that have to be understood that is part of
online learning environment.
According to the national survey of student engagement there was development of a lens to
prove the quality of student learning experience in colleges and Universities. There has been a
definition that student engagement is the time and energy that students are devoting to
educational sound activities inside and outside the classroom practices and policies that
Institutions are using for the purpose of inducing students to take part in these activities.
Student’s engagement is dependent on the high level of energy associated with learning
experience and the overall meaning associated with the experience is also to be result oriented.
There is Impact in both positive and negative manner sometimes a student may get more