The Impact of Virtual Learning Environment on Educational Institutions in the UK

The Impact of Virtual
Learning Environment

TABLE OF CONTENT
1.0 INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................................4
2.0 BACKGROUD..........................................................................................................................4
3.0 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ......................................................................................................5
4.0 RESERACH METHODOLOGY...............................................................................................5
5.0 RESULTS .................................................................................................................................6
6.0 DISCUSSION..........................................................................................................................14
7.0 CONCLUSION........................................................................................................................15
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................16

1.0 INTRODUCTION
Overview of virtual learning environment (VLE)
Virtual learning environment is one of the popular learning and teaching tools which is
especially designed for educational institutions to enhance the learning experience of students.
This platform is used by teachers and students to improve the learning environment in the
classroom. This tool includes different types of technology such as computers, laptops, software,
the internet in the learning process, which helps both students and teachers achieve goals. This
concept was introduced in the early 1990s, which has been utilized in universities for the purpose
of achieving educational related goals.
2.0 BACKGROUD
LITERATURE REVIEW- VIRTUAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
According to Ryan and Poole, (2019), VLE is one of the best technology which is used
by teachers and students to enhance the courses of study in the educational classrooms. This tool
is especially designed for the purpose of creating a positive learning environment. The major
benefit of using this tool is that it helps facilitate teachers management, so that they can easily
find out solutions. This helps them to create good relationship with students and able to improve
active learning environment. It is really beneficial for students as it allows them to benefit from
self paced learning which helps them to gain the future career opportunities to learn new skills.
The best thing about VLE is that it helps in relationship building which is needed in learning
process. Not only this, it offers complete flexibility and accessibility which is not present in
traditional school methods and systems. By using VLE, students can easily improve their
technology and technical skills (Ryan and Poole, 2019). There are different types of
opportunities which is associated with technology such as database management, information
systems and network security. It is helpful for teachers in order to manage administrative work,
keep record on students' performance, keep track on the productivity level of each student as well
as support them in every aspects by giving them additional learning material. It helps institution
in cost savings and provide comfort at classrooms.
Tan, Chan and Mohd Said, (2021) Argues that VLE have some challenges also which
includes lack of social and emotional skills because the classes take place over the internet there
is not much interaction between people learning in online classes. Due to lack of face to face