The article talks about how they intend to move from a proprietary software environment like WebCT, opting instead for something more long term, such as something written by the open source community.
At Ultralab we are currently reviewing the online community tools for the Ultraversity project.
...I've also learnt how much I loath the term 'Virtual Learning Environment' (VLE) - I prefer something much more British like... 'Online Learning Community space'




Stephen Powell
Very interesting Jonathan. This should give any organisation that chose to use Moodle a fair degree of confidnce in their choice from a technoloogical perspective.
Barry
You may like to take a look at a live blog for Moodle deployment "Moodle Journal" at http://www.moodletraining.blogspot.com its an account of the highs, lows, successes and failure in our deployment of the Moodle VLE here at Bromley College
Simon Clegg
If you are interested in Moodle and promoting Moodle in UK schools allow me to invite you to join ICT Support Online at http://loquela-education.com.
This is a new 'unique' information, support and training site for those working in UK education. Its mission is to help improve the quality of informational and education applications of the WWW and is developed specifically to help those in the Primary and Secondary secotors.
ICT Online is 'unique' as it provide immediate professional expert advice - absolutely free of charge - on the specific subject areas of Website Accessibility, Web Standards and Open Source software. There is also a special section devoted to promoting Moodle as the de-facto standard VLE or Online Learning Community Space (OLCS?) in British schools.
Go to Loquela Education Online
For furtehr information please email simon@loquela-education.net
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