Literature
This list is a just for 'starters'.
This list provides some useful literature references
Following the demise of Becta the articles were archived. This website, http://www.teachfind.com/becta/printer-friendly-becta-research-research-archive-what-research-says, has listed the research papers and they are downloadable as pdfs.
Anderson, T. (2004) ‘A Second Look at Learning Sciences, Classrooms, and Technology: Issues of Implementation: Making It Work in the Real World’, in Duffy, T. and Kirkley, J. (Eds.) Learning-Centered Theory and Practice in Distance Education: Cases from Higher Education, Mahwah, New Jersey, Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc., Publishers, pp. 235-249.
BECTA (2004) ‘What the Research Says about ICT Virtual Learning Environments in teaching and learning - 2nd Edition’ (Online article).
Becta, (2004). A review of the Research Literature on the use of Managed Learning Environments and Virtual Learning Environments in Education, and a consideration of the implications for schools in the United Kingdom. Becta Coventry
BECTA (2006) ‘Funding for your learning platform’ (Online article)
BECTA (2007) ‘A Review of the Research Literature on the Use of Managed Learning Environments and Virtual Learning Environments in Education, and a Consideration of the Implications for Schools in the United Kingdom’ (Online article).
Becta (2010) What the literature says about continuing professional development and the use of learning platforms in schools and in initial Teacher Education. Coventry: Becta
Becta (2011) Learning Platforms [online]
Chou, S. 2005. p4. Learning effectiveness in a web-based virtual learning environment: a learner control perspective. [ Online ]
Gillespie, H., Boulton, H., Hramiak, A. and Williamson, R. (2007) ‘Learning and Teaching with Virtual Learning Environments’, Exeter, Learning Matters Ltd
Kellor, C.(2005) Virtual learning environments: three implementation perspectives. Learning, Media and Technology, 30,3, pp299-311.
JICS infoNet– a very useful site about VLEs Northumbria University http://www.jiscinfonet.ac.uk/InfoKits/effective-use-of-VLEs/intro-to-VLEs/introtovle-student/introtovle-student-use
Lee, J. Hong, NL. 2001. An analysis of students preparation for the virtual learning environment. Elsevier.
Leese, M. (2009) Out of class – out? The use of a virtual learning environment to encourage student engagement in out of class activities, The British Journal of Educational Technology, E-Journal,(40/1), pp. 70-77.
Ofsted (2009) VLE: In Educational Settings [online] available from http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/resources/virtual-learning-environments-evaluation-of-their-development-sample-of-educational-settings
Piccoli, G., Ahmed R., Ives B. (2001). Web-Based Virtual Learning Environments: A research Framework and a Preliminary Assessment of Effectiveness in Basic IT Skills Training. Management Information Systems Quarterly [Online], 13 (4), 401-426. Available From: http://www.jstor.org/stable/3250989
Ryan, S., Scott, B., Freeman, H. & Patel, D. (2000) ‘The Virtual University: The Internet and Resource-Based Learning’, London, Kogan Page Limited
Slater, M. Sadagic, A. Usoh, M. Schoeder, R. 2006. Small – group behaviour in a virtual and real environment: A comparative study. [online]