Introduction to e-Learning

E-Learning is the imparting of knowledge via electronic means. A transfer of skills and expertise enabled by computers and networks. Though e-learning pioneer Bernard Luskin argues ‘the “e” in e-learning means much more than “electronic” when applied to e-learning — think instead of a big “E” for “exciting, energetic, engaging, extended” learning.’ The term e-learning [...]

Introduction to Virtual Learning Environments

Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) refers to real learning in a virtual environment. Sometimes also called Learning Management Systems (LMS) they provide a web based software solution to aid in the practice of distance or blended study. In general the term VLE tends to apply to computer programs that facilitate e-learning in a traditional education establishment, [...]

Thinking Cap LMS

The Thinking Cap LMS is SCORM compliant Learning Management System that aims to engender collaboration between learners and teachers. The Features of the LMS are: deilvery of courseware; student and class progress tracking; integration of existing Student Management Courseware; course upgrading; use audio, video and flash; discussion (forums chat mailbox and instant messaging). The software [...]

SharePointLMS

A Learning Management System that was developed at the behest of the Danish Division of Microsoft Corp. Education Group in 2007. The idea was to bring e-learning into corporations and education institutes that use the Microsoft Office & WSS3.0 platform. The SharePointLMS allows you to: easily integrate with the Microsoft Office and Microsoft Office SharePoint; [...]

JoomlaLMS

The JoomlaLMS is a commercial component for the Joomla Web content management system. The idea was to create a Learning Management System for Joomla. The JoomlaLMS is available in the UK through resellers and has the following features: documents managment tool, build-in authoring tools (quiz maker and question pool), live conference tool, learning path, gradebook, [...]

it’s learning

An internet based VLE made to supply e-learning to all levels of education globally. Its UK operation has different templates to cater to primary education. secondary education and higher education. Each template has a slightly adjusted feature set to meet the differing educational needs. The IT department of the Danish Ministry Of Education (UNI-C) provides [...]

Informetica

A Learning Management system designed to cater for the government and corporate markets. Informetica was developed by Sencia Canada Ltd in 2001, the base system contains some standard modules and also allows for custom modules. Some Informetica features are: online reporting and tracking, chat capabilities,  WYSIWYG and HTML source editing, extensive file, audio and video [...]

Glow

Glow is the name for the Scottish Schools National Intranet which is managed by Education Scotland. Glow is funded by the Scottish Government and is a collaboration between local authorities. The idea was that it would offer Scottish schools interconnectivity, a content delivery infastructure and a national intranet that would contain tools for teaching, learning, [...]

GlobalScholer

Through their Pinnacle Suite software GlobalScholar offer a range of e-learning capabilities to schools and universities. They have been recipients of funding from President Obama’s ‘Race to the Top’ initiative and the Bill & Melinda Gates foundation. They were originally founded as InfiLearn in 2006 by former Amazon.com senior vice president Kal Raman. Their Pinnacle [...]

Desire2Learn

Desire2Learn Incorporated develop online Learning Management Systems that are used at more than 450 different institutions globally. The company was founded in 1999 and is located in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. The software is focused on delivering LMSs for schools, universities, public and corporate organizations. Some features of the Direct2Learn Learning Environment include: calendar, synchronous integrate, [...]

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