Impact of Virtual Learning Environment on Students' Learning Experience at University of Wales Trinity Saint David London Campus

This report analyzes the impact of virtual learning environment on students' learning experience at University of Wales Trinity Saint David London Campus during the Covid-19 pandemic. It discusses the concept of VLE, benefits of VLE, and its influence during the pandemic. Primary and secondary data analysis is also included.

Assessment 2
Individual Report

Table of Contents
Title..................................................................................................................................................4
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................4
Rationale................................................................................................................................4
Research Objectives...............................................................................................................4
Research Questions................................................................................................................5
Literature Review...................................................................................................................5
Research Methodology....................................................................................................................7
Data analysis and interpretation.......................................................................................................8
Primary Data Analysis...........................................................................................................8
Secondary Data Analysis.....................................................................................................13
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................13
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................14

Title
Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) – Moodle on students’ learning experience at the
University of Wales Trinity Saint David London Campus.
INTRODUCTION
In this modern generation, the concept of learning is totally changed and now people are shifting
from offline learning to online learning platforms. Learning is a wider concept which determines
the applicability and knowledge of the people (Bogusevschi, Muntean and Muntean, 2020).
With the help of self learning and development, each and every individual can shape their career
and also make their career bright. Due to the uncertainty of the covid-19 pandemic, the scenario
of learning is change and in lock down period virtual learning took place in each and everyone’s
life. In lockdown period, virtual learning specifically utilized by the students and all universities,
colleges and institutions are adopted virtual learning platforms so that they can effectively
provide good quality of knowledge to their students. Through virtual learning, students and
effectively learn and update their knowledge & skills anytime anywhere. This assessment will
discuss about the virtual learning environment of University of Wales Trinity Saint David
London Campus and primary and secondary research analysis in order to find out the most
appropriate outcomes.
Rationale
The prime need of this research is to determine the impact of virtual learning on the student of
University. This research it is useful to determine the importance of virtual learning environment
and also discuss their experience. The present study, identify the appropriate benefits of virtual
learning environment for the learning of the students.
Research Objectives
 To identify the concept of Virtual Learning Environment
 To determine the benefits of Virtual Learning Environment in the learning and growth of the
students

 To analyse the influence of Virtual Learning Environment during the uncertainty of the
Corona Virus Pandemic
Research Questions
 What is the concept of Virtual Learning Environment?
 What are the benefits of Virtual Learning Environment in the learning and growth of the
students?
 What is the influence of Virtual Learning Environment during the uncertainty of the
Corona Virus Pandemic?
Literature Review
Concept of Virtual Learning Environment
On the basis of Emarkable, (2018), revealed that the scope of virtual learning is taking more
place in everyone's life at it can help full to make their life more comfortable because they can
easily take online sessions at their convenient time. With the help of virtual learning platforms,
students can effectively connect with their classmates and take proper guidance with their
teachers and mentors and also clear their doubts quickly. Before sometime, some people were
involved in the virtual learning but after the pandemic most of the students are involved in virtual
learning and also taking advantages of their flexible services. In order to take advantages of
virtual learning, people need to electronic gadgets like computer, laptop, Smartphone and also
good quality of internet connectivity. If internet connectivity is not flexible and effective then
students can face the problem to take online lessons from their teachers and mentors (Halperin
and Heath, 2020).Virtual learning environment utilize the customized learning and structured
system which can useful to provide electronic learning and save the time of the people. Virtual
learning is more convenient because it is less time consuming and very cost-effective. Virtual
learning environment total e-waste on the integrated web and its technologies which can useful
to consider specific activities like registration, notification, information alert, course operation,
credits, notice board (Zou, Xie and Wang, 2021). With the help of virtual learning environment,
students can easily interact with their friends and classmates and also maintain good
communication process. Student can communicate via emails, video, audio and also do online

chat in order to learn new concept and clarify their doubts. Students and learners can easily
engage with their course activities and also complete assignment, online presentation, and online
examination in an appropriate manner. Virtual learning environment is useful to keep update to
each and every student about the classes and academic activities. Now virtual learning is
utilizing by urban, rural, local area people via high quality of network connectivity.
Benefits of virtual learning environment in the learning and growth of the students
On the basis of Margaret Rouse, (2019), determined that there are various benefits of virtual
learning environment that provided adequate impact in the development of the students. Virtual
learning environment is considered as the digital platform which can useful to enhance the digital
and technical knowledge in every student so that they can easily adapt the new knowledge and
improve their skills. With the help of virtual learning, student can effectively develop their new
skills and learn something interesting which can useful in order to improve their academic
performance so that they can score good marks. There are various benefits of virtual learning
environment which provide positive impact in the growth and development of students. Some
appropriate benefits of virtual learning environment such as enhance inclusivity, improve
productivity level of the students, evolve accessibility, improve the community and also
relationship building, increase the social network, very cost convenient, improved technological
applicability, instant feedback system on leaning and more flexibility and also comfort level
(Larmuseau and et. al., 2018). As per this study it is analysed that virtual learning is more
convenient and useful as compared to the normal learning process. Through virtual learning,
student can effectively learn with their convenient language so that they can effectively
understand the whole concept and learn quickly. With the help of virtual learning, students can
also get new opportunities in order to shape their career in their interested area. Virtual learning
environment is containing as the more convenient environment for the learning in which students
can effectively learn new concept and topics and also play online quiz and test related to that
particular topic in order to make their knowledge more strong. Virtual learning environment is
providing combined structure & freedom and also inclusive environment for the students so that
they can enhance their knowledge effectively and make their career successful.

Influence of Virtual Learning Environment during the uncertainty of the Corona Virus
Pandemic
On the basis of William McCoy, (2019), defined that virtual learning provider positive impact in
the everyone's life during the lowdown period of the Covid 19 pandemic. After the lowdown
period, the concept of virtual learning improved rapidly and become the part of it and everyone
life. Now virtual learning is become the necessity of the students so that they can effectively
improve their core knowledge and competencies and score good marks. Virtual learning
environment enhance the applicability and acceptability of the students so that they can
effectively e connect with the digital platforms and enhance their knowledge. With the help of
digital media, students can easily e access virtual learning environment and also maintain their
performance level. Due to covid-19, virtual learning is considered the best option which can
provide their best contribution in the development of students learning. Due to social distancing,
it's critical to interact with the people and also attend the college and lecture. Virtual learning
embrace the education level and also so improve the overall learning parameters of the students.
Through virtual learning platforms like zoom meeting, Good meet and Moodle , student can
easily attend online lessons, conference, seminar, workshop (Li and Hu, 2020).
Research Methodology
Research methodology is considered as the blueprint and roadmap which researcher can
follow in order to accomplish each and every research activities in an appropriate way. Order to
complete this research in a proper manner there are various activities of research methodologies
are utilized which are discussed below -
 Research approach - This approach is containing as the most appropriate approach
which can determine the specific plans and also procedure of the study. Researcher can
follow a specific assumption which can useful to find out the most appropriate outcomes.
There are two types of research approach like inductive approach and deductive
approach. Boat approach is convenient but in order to complete this research, deductive
approach is considered because this approach is utilized quantitative method which is less
time consuming and provide adequate outcome (Queiroga and et. al., 2021).

 Research Philosophy - Research philosophies are two type such as positivism and
interpretation philosophies. It is analyze that philosophies are useful to improve the
reliability and adequacy of the research. In order to carry out the current research,
positivism philosophy is considered by the researcher so that reliable outcome will come.
 Data collection - This is containing as the most prominent method of the research which
can useful to identify the valid and accurate information of the respondents. Are two
types of Data collection methods like primary data collection, secondary data collection.
With the help of primary data collection, researcher can get original and first hand data
with the help of questionnaire, survey, observation and interview method. Through
secondary data collection method, researcher can get already used information from the
websites, newspaper, magazine, articles and journals. In order to carry out this current
research, both primary and secondary data collection method is considered by the
researcher (Schmid and Petko,2019).
 Sampling - Sampling is the statistical technique which can be useful to pre determine the
number of observation from the selected population. There are two types of sampling
technique like probability sampling technique & non probability sampling techniques. To
carry out the present research, probability random sampling is utilized by the researcher
because it can useful to select the respondent. For this study, 30 respondent provide their
successful responses (Snowdon and Oikonomou, 2018).
Data analysis and interpretation
Primary Data Analysis
For this study, researcher utilized questionnaire method in order to collect the primary
data. The explanation about the responses of questionnaires are given below -
Q1) Do you have knowledge about the Virtual Learning
Environment concept?
Frequency
a) Yes 23
b) No 7

23
7
Frequency
a) Yes
b) No
Interpretation – From this investigation it is analysed that out of 30 respondents , 23 people
responded that they have kknowledge about the Virtual Learning Environment and only 7 people
responded that they are not aware about this concept.
Q2) In your opinion, is Virtual Learning
Environment (VLE) effective to enhance the
leaning of the students?
Frequency
a) Yes 27
b) No 3

27
3
Frequency
a) Yes
b) No
Interpretation – As per this investigation, it is determined that out of 30 respondents , 27 people
responded that virtual learning environment enhance the learning of the students and only 3
people disagreed with that.
Q3) What is the most suitable benefit of VLE
which is considering by the students as per to
adopt the virtual learning environment ?
Frequency
a) Improved Accessibility 12
b) Community & relationship building 4
c) Develop technical skills 5
d) Quick feedback on leaning 9

12
45
9
Frequency
a) Improved
Accessibility
b) Community &
relationship building
c) Develop technical
skills
d) Quick feedback on
leaning
Interpretation – On the basis of this research, it is measured that 12 people responded that
improved accessibility is the most suitable benefit of VLE which is considering by the students
as per to adopt the virtual learning environment. 9 people responded that we feedback on
learning is a main benefits. 5 people responded that bachelor useful to improve technical skills
and only 4 people responded that community and relationship building is a main benefit of
virtual learning.
Q4) Which method is more effective and
approprite for the leaning and development of
students ?
Frequency
a) Mind Mapping 11
b) Retrieval practices 12
c) The SQ3R Method 7

11
12
7
Frequency
a) Mind Mapping
b) Retrieval
practices
c) The SQ3R
Method
Interpretation - From this survey, it is determined that out of 30 respondents, 12 respondent
responded that retrieval practices is the method is more effective and approprite for the leaning
and development of students . 11 people responded that mind mapping and seven people
responded that sq3r method is more convenient.
Q5) How does virtual leanming environment
affect on the leanring of student in the covid 19
period ?
Frequency
a) Reduce complication of course 10
b) improve the interaction among students 9
c) improve the learning ability 11

10
9
11
Frequency
a) Reduce
complication of course
b) improve the
interaction among
students
c) improve the
learning ability
Interpretation - It is analysed that out of 30 respondents , 11 people responded that virtual
learning improve the learning ability of the students. 10 people responded that reduce the
complications of the course and 9 people responded that virtual learning is useful to improve the
interaction among the students.
Secondary Data Analysis
In order to complete this research in an appropriate way, researcher also go through the literature
review and enhance the in-depth knowledge and understanding about the virtual learning
environment concept and its benefits for the students. On the basis of journal, article, website ,
secondary data analysis is done. Through literature review, researcher mainly considered the
secondary research (Vaganova and et. al., 2017).
CONCLUSION
According to this research, it can be concluded that virtual learning environment - Moodle is
more appropriate to enhance the learning of the students. This study conducted small-scale
research and gathered data from the primary and secondary research and utilise that data in order
to to identify most appropriate results.

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