The Impact of Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) on Students' Learning Experience

DSR Assessment 2 Individual
Report
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Contents
TITLE – “The impact of Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) – Moodle on students’ learning
experience at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David London Campus”................................3
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................3
Primary data.....................................................................................................................................3
Data Analysis..........................................................................................................................3
Data Interpretation..................................................................................................................5
Secondary data.................................................................................................................................9
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................10
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................12
APPENDIX....................................................................................................................................13
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TITLE – “The impact of Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) – Moodle on
students’ learning experience at the University of Wales Trinity Saint
David London Campus”
INTRODUCTION
Virtual learning environment is a system which provide educators with digital based
solutions which aims at developing active and interactive learning environment. It is
consolidated within the educational institutions. In the current situation of spread of covid-19
pandemic, virtual learning has some benefits including improved accessibility, increased
inclusivity, immediate feedback on learning, cost saving, improved technical skills etc. This is a
research report which is based on the title "the impact of virtual learning environment on
learning experience of students at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David London Campus".
This research report covers collection and analysis of primary and secondary data by using
appropriate tools and methods. At last, the outcomes of the survey are presented along with the
brief conclusion based on the entire report.
MAIN BODY
Primary data
Primary data is referred as the data which is collected by investigator directly through main
sources by survey, experiments and interviews. This type of data is usually gathered from the
source where the information originally originates from. It is a fresh data which is never
collected before. In this particular research study, primary data is collected by using the
questionnaire tool which is the structured instrument that consists of set of questions for the
purpose of survey and gathering responses from the respondents. Collection of primary data in
relation to the study is done through questionnaire by distributing them to the students and
educators of University of Wales Trinity Saint David London campus. The sample size selected
for this study is 15 respondents who are the students and professors of University.
Data Analysis
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Q 1) Do you have any awareness regarding the Virtual Learning
Environment (VLE)?
Frequency
a) Yes 12
b) No 3
Q 2) According to you, what is the key benefit of Virtual Learning
Environment (VLE) for students, professionals and educational
institutions?
Frequency
a) Increased inclusivity 3
b) Expanded world view 2
c) Greater comfort and flexibility 3
d) Cost savings 3
e) All of the above 4
Q 3) How Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) impacts on learning
experience of students at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David
London Campus?
Frequency
a) Positively impact 11
b) Negatively impact 3
c) No impact 1
Q 4) In the current situation of spread of corona virus pandemic, is
Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) effective in improving the
learning experience of university students?
Frequency
a) Highly effective 4
b) Effective 5
c) Neither effective nor ineffective 1
d) Ineffective 3
e) Highly ineffective 2
Q 5) As per your opinion, which is the main challenge facing by
universities and students in virtual learning?
Frequency
a) Technical issues 3
b) Computer literacy 3
c) Time management 3
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