Virtual learning environments have emerged as the internet has moved into a mature stage and as technology in the classroom has impacted on traditional teaching and learning methods. These tools take the classic classroom into a virtual place where learning can be reinforced or recapped later without the need for a teacher, where students take the initiative and become more independent, taking control of their learning. VLEs are interactive tools which Students can use inside or outside the classroom.

Several VLEs are available to schools and colleges, including Moodle, Blackboard, FirstClass, Claroline and WebCT. Each varies in its difficulty for users (both teachersand students) and in ...

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