Our experience of VLEs both as users (educators) and implementors has led us to recommend Moodle as the VLE of Choice and given that Moodle is used in most Secondary Schools and a growing number of Primary School in the UK…. you are not alone in this increasingly exciting new sphere of teaching and learning.
Used in 241 Countries by over 71.6 Million users
But don’t just take our word for it. To date, Moodle is used in over 241 different countries, by over 71.6 millions of users, is available in 75 different languages and most importantly is applied heavily in all major UK universities, colleges, primary and secondary schools making it the most popular VLE of Choice for schools in the UK.
Your Bespoke Virtual Learning Environment
At Xelium, working closely with our clients we take the application of Moodle to new heights. We are able to customise your learning environment, providing you with all the functionality you require giving you the best that Moodle has to offer. We can help you build your very own bespoke VLE. Check out some of the most useful features we can incorporate on your Moodle according to categories of users:
For Teachers – Effective Transformational Working [+]
For Students – Learning at your own pace, in your own time, anywhere [+]
For Parents, Governors and Senior Leadership Team [+]
Need to learn more about VLE, read our article on the advantages of a VLE [+]
For the Weak Hearted and Technophobes
There is nothing like being thrown to the deep end of technology and drifting further away from achieving what you set out to accomplish for your school. We are here to provide all the hand holding you need and ensure that you make the most of your investment, making life easier for your staff and students.
So take the lead now, make a difference for your school and your students, contact us now.
Effective Transformational Working: Top 11 Reasons to use Moodle for Teachers
Why eleven reasons, eleven is always more than ten and if you ask us, we can tell you more ways to apply Moodle to give you the edge and the transformational working you need to make your life easier as a teacher and your lesson more interesting every time. Moodle is the VLE of Choice. So, what are the advantages of VLE for teachers:
Lesson Planner (Week by Week) sharable with Teaching Assistants and Cover Teacher
Learning At Your Own Pace, In Your Own Time, Anywhere: Top 11 Reason to Use Moodle for Students
We all know eleven is more than ten but if you ask us, we can tell you even more reasons how Moodle can be put to good use to make learning fun for students. Moodle is the VLE of Choice. So, what are the advantages of VLE for students:
Personalised online Workspace with support for electronic portfolio
Student – Teacher Messaging and Chat
Home work reminder
Interactive and online team building exercises
Reflective learning and Online Blogging with filtering
Top Features for Parents, Governors, Senior Leadership Team and the Wider Community
In other words what are the advantages of VLE for Parents, Governors, SLT and the community…
Stakeholders of education are no longer limited to just the teachers and students, active participation from the school’s community such as the Parent and Teacher Association, Board of Governors and Senior Leadership Team means they are just as much a stakeholder in your school.
The school’s extended community; people living in the catchment area, local business owners, community groups, professional organisation, youth organisation and faith associations have become more inclusive and increasingly influenced by the school’s activities.
We are able to develop your learning environment to include all these and more:
Governor and PTA Workspace
Senior Leadership and Management Team Workspace
Share privileged information with Parents, Governors and Senior Leadership Team
Download forms, school policies and other documents
My Courses Area for students
Add-On and Plug-in at no software cost
Customised Branding and Designs
Designed buttons for easy navigation
Online Activity Logging and Reporting
Parent Access to News, Activities and Share Student Achievements
Parent Access to their Child’s Activity and Reports (Grades and Results)
Community and Adult Learning Provisions
Community Activities and Events Portal
Need to learn more about VLE, read our article on the advantages of a VLE [+]