VLE Snapshot

BBC NEWS | UK | Education | Virtual learning 'slow starter'
Seems a fairly accurate perspective on the use of VLEs in all levels of education. I think this article supports the view that teachers need to work (at least partly) from within the VLE. If it is treated as an optional or alternative tool the paradigm degrades and the student teacher relationship reverts back to the traditional one. At third level students can be afraid of losing out so if anything is missing from the VLE they will default back to the classroom material, using the VLE as a backup.

'No longer a distant dream'

BBC NEWS | UK | Education | Schools should embrace technology
Sure, no-one is saying that technology is a substitute for good teaching - but good teaching is rare and methods of assessment unfair and unreliable. In addition to providing richer teaching material, technology can help provide reliably better learning experiences and accurate assessments. This aspect of its role is more commonly overlooked.