3 examples of virtual learning environments

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Several Google tools have been adopted at the University of Puerto Rico as educational platforms and innovative resources to improve educational quality. Podcasts, wikis and blogs have also been implemented to provide original learning opportunities.

Some libraries have used Google tools to create thematic guides, in order to disseminate online information about institutional and open-access resources.

MOOC
MOOCs (Massive Open Online Course) have been other virtual learning environments developed by university institutions .

This type of course is aimed at people who normally do not have the opportunity to attend academic institutions for geographical or economic reasons.

An example of a MOOC is Coursera, an initiative of several American and international institutions, whose platform offers online courses, certificates and degrees from recognized universities and companies around the world.

Adventure Learning
This is another successful e-learning tool, oman mobile database pioneered by Aaron Doering. This type of experience promotes inquiry-based learning and has a social agenda component .

Although this type of platform has been identified for K-12 curricula (primary and secondary education), its potential and possible applicability for university environments is striking.

As you can see, there are many advantages and contributions of virtual learning environments today, and there is no better time than now to start taking advantage of all their benefits.

In fact, providing a solid AVA has ceased to be a value-added requirement and has become a necessity . Only in this way can an institution be truly competitive and provide a productive experience for its students.

Furthermore, it is essential to ensure maximum availability of educational services, even in complex and unexpected times such as the current one, in which social distancing has impacted the routines of millions of students around the world.

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