A Framework for Pedagogical Evaluation of Virtual Learning Environments

This report provides two models for evaluating VLEs from a pedagogic perspective. The first is concerned with how to evaluate the properties, capabilities and orientation of different systems from an educational perspective. The second is concerned with determining whether the new technology can be embedded into the teaching and learning context of a given institution. These models (one from education, the other from systems modelling) are offered as a basis for constructing a pedagogical evaluation methodology for VLEs. The educational model is Laurillard's Conversational Framework. The organisational model is Beer's Viable Systems Model.

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