Under consideration are the general set of Human computer Interaction (HCI) and Educational principles from prominent authors in the field and the construction of a system for evaluating Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) with respect to the application of these HCI and Educational Principles. A frequency analysis of principles is used to obtain the most significant set. Metrics are devised t...

The goal was to develop a trusting relationship between the health professional and the person being care for in the construction of health practices through a course through a forum tool in a virtual environment. Outlining descriptive exploratory qualitative approach conducted in 2011. There were 19 employees, who participated of Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, who posted their speech...

This article uses data from an action research project (ARP) conducted with part-time higher education (HE) students as a means of exploring the recent thinking about learning characterised by theories connectivism. Both quantitative and qualitative are presented to assess extent which connectivist theory might explain – indeed develop use virtual environment (VLE) on Education degree in United...

Virtual Learning Environments are a relatively new concept and little research is done to positive effects of a VLE on the learning process of children. Due to its success in conventional learning methods interactivity is often taken for granted in a successful VLE. A close study of some literature on experiments with observations of VLE’s, make clear that interactivity in a VLE can have its dr...

PBL (Problem-Based Learning) is a constructivist teaching method that uses real-life problems to develop skills and attitudes in students to solve them. This involves the inclusion of essential practices that are based on collaborative work and task management. As PBL is process-oriented, it is necessary to guide students in the definition of the solving process, ensure that students follow thi...

Higher Education often faces disruptions to teaching due wider events, such as industrial action by staff or the recent COVID-19 pandemic (Li et al., 2022). Digital learning tools (such Virtual Learning Environments, VLEs) can be used support and processes reducing impact of disruptive events. This case study, compares student VLE behaviour across three consecutive cohorts featuring two “typica...

In our changing world where university students are demanding a greater say in their tertiary education, and in particular are demanding a greater flexibility in the way they receive their instruction, it is imperative that we investigate and experiment with course delivery strategies that fulfil these expectations. Online delivery of learning materials offers teacher and students a more flexib...

We investigate the possibility to apply a known machine learning algorithm of Q-learning in the domain of a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). It is important in this problem domain to have algorithms that learn their optimal values in a rather short time expressed in terms of the iteration number. The problem domain is a VLE in which an agent plays a role of the teacher. With time it moves to...

While Learners enjoy the sense of presence and rich visualization in 3D Immersive Virtual Learning Environments, they require more interactivity and pedagogical guidance. Intelligent Pedagogical Agents, IPAs, which are autonomous and intelligent software entities can provide such demands if they are employed in the VLE. They provide interactivity (dialogues), increase motivation and engagement,...