1Junior Executive,
2Officer,
A virtual learning environment is a collection of software tools supporting academic administration, teaching and research using the Internet, particularly the World Wide Web. As information and communication is increasingly conducted online such systems have become part of the essential educational infrastructure in many higher education establishments. VLE has thus a capacity to provide a central focus for students and staff alike, irrespective of their geographic location, aiding continuity in the teaching and learning processes. Teachers can use the service to help prepare classroom materials, store them safely, and subsequently refine them. This paper explains the pros and cons of the virtual learning systems, functionalities, essential resources. It also emphasizes how virtual learning system is coordinated with LIS education and techniques.
Virtual Learning Systems, LIS Education, ICT