Towards more usable VLEs

Tony Gurney

Towards more usable VLEs

Tony Gurney

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Abstract

In many information systems often the last consideration shown is to those who interact most with the systems. Nowhere is this truism more obvious than in educational software. Many systems, although following proper pedagogical techniques, do not adequately deal with the human issues involved.

This paper argues that the complex set of interactions necessary for a successful approach to teaching and learning can be simplified with the correct implementation of software supporting the right blend
of educational approaches.

To illustrate the both the potential and the limitations of harnessing computational systems for educational purposes a pedagogical approach, peer assessment, is described, the limitations of a
manual approach outlined and the potential for automation, using industry standard Virtual Learning Environment Moodle, explained, together with its perceived shortcomings and some suggestions for
improvements in workflow, interaction, and feedback.

Original language	English
Pages	46-46
Number of pages	1
Publication status	Published - 11 Sept 2017
Event	28th Annual IIMA (International Information Management Association) and 4th ICITED (International Conference on Information Technology and Economic Development): Smart Systems for Complex Problems - University of the West of Scotland, Paisley, United Kingdom Duration: 11 Sept 2017 → 13 Sept 2017 http://iima.org/wp/28th-conference-11-13-sept-2017-paisley-scotland-uk/ (Conference website)

Conference

Conference	28th Annual IIMA (International Information Management Association) and 4th ICITED (International Conference on Information Technology and Economic Development)
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
City	Paisley
Period	11/09/17 → 13/09/17
Internet address	http://iima.org/wp/28th-conference-11-13-sept-2017-paisley-scotland-uk/ (Conference website)

Keywords

Education
software
computing
Pedagogy
Peer assessment
Moodle
virtual learning environment
VLE

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