Effect of Virtual Learning Environment on Students

Digital skills and
research method

Table of Contents
Title: An investigation into the effect of Virtual learning environment on students.......................1
INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................................1
Literature Review...................................................................................................................2
Theme 1 : Concept of virtual learning environment and it's role in providing quality education
to students ..............................................................................................................................2
Theme 2: Current techniques used to create virtual learning environment ...........................3
Theme 3: Obstacles in effective usage of virtual learning environment ...............................3
Methodology ..........................................................................................................................4
Primary Data Analysis ...........................................................................................................5
Secondary data analysis .........................................................................................................6
CONCLUSION ...............................................................................................................................7
REFRENCES ..................................................................................................................................8

Title: An investigation into the effect of Virtual learning environment on
students.
INTRODUCTION
Educational institutions are using virtual learning environment to teach students. Virtual
learning environment refers to a system that offers educators digitally based solutions used for
building and maintaining interactive learning environment. Increasing usage of virtual learning
environment in prestigious educational institutions all across the globe has various effect on
students. This research aims to understand the effect of virtual learning environment on students
by analysing and collecting both primary and secondary data gathered from suitable resources.
Aim: To determine the influence of virtual learning environment on students.
Research Objectives:
 To understand the concept of virtual learning environment in providing students quality
education.
 To analyse contemporary techniques used to create virtual learning environment.
 To determine barriers in effective usage of virtual learning environment to improve
educational experience of students.
Research Questions:
 What is the concept of virtual learning environment in providing students quality
education?
 What are contemporary techniques used to create virtual learning environment?
 What are the barriers faced in effective usage of virtual learning environment to improve
education experience of students?
Rationale: The reason behind conducting this research is to understand the impact of
virtual learning environment on students. This research is helpful in professional and personnel
context. In relation to the professional level, this research is highly beneficial with the main
advantage to understand the effect of virtual learning environment which could be used in
business context. In addition to this understanding the impact of virtual learning environment
will help create effective virtual training sessions and improve professional atmosphere. In case
of personnel level. This research is helpful in development of various skills which include time
management skill, communication skill, data analysis skill, and various other skills. In addition
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to this, research will help provide the information about steps required to complete a research in
an effective manner. This research will help in career progression and personality improvement
required to grow on a professional level.
Literature Review
Theme 1 : Concept of virtual learning environment and it's role in providing quality education to
students
As per the view of Puzhevich, virtual learning environment is an online platform which
enables replacement of educational process from classroom to the Internet. Virtual learning
environment solution have distinguishing characters but every virtual learning environment
solution shares some basic functions which include lesson planning and management features,
easy accessibility to digital learning material, group discussions, one on one chats with
teacher/guide, holding live classes, grading, tracking performance of the student and giving them
feedback. These functions of a virtual learning environment help educators provide quality
education to their students. One of the main features of Virtual learning environment which is
beneficial to students and helps them gain quality education is flexibility. Virtual learning
environment allows students to align their daily schedule with education as they have free access
to learning material (The Use Of Virtual Learning Environment In Education, 2020). Students
which have other priorities don't haver to sacrifice their education as virtual learning
environment enables students to receive education according to their time learn material at their
own peace. High accessibility and affordability is another factor associated with virtual learning
environment which assists every student in gaining quality education. Online learning is more
accessible and less expensive when compared to classroom learning and helps students gain
quality education. Students gain access to high quality educational material and guidance from
professional mentors. Virtual learning environment simplifies the process of management and
helps teachers and professors plan lessons, complete administrative work, track studenty
progress and engagement. This contributes in providing each student quality education as each
student as professors are able to support students throughout their academic career. Virtual
learning environment enables professors to analyse effectiveness of curriculum and evaluate
student progress easily and swiftly. This builds an educational atmosphere where progress of
every student is measured and every student is supported by faculty of the educational student to
improve continuously. Virtual learning environment is highly beneficial for educational faculty
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