What is a VLE?

Realsmart Cloud vs VLEs

A VLE is a Virtual Learning Environment.

The main purpose of a VLE is NOT content storage but communication and interaction between learners and teachers.

Think of it as a social learning site (SLS) providing the tools of communication that students use in their personal lives.

Realsmart Cloud vs VLEs

• Collaborative – sharing is at the core• Future proof – Google & Amazon’s gear • Intuitive Interface – engages students• Unlimited storage – less admin• Support provided – less admin• Integration with ePortal – less admin

Advantages of Realsmart

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The Apps

Rafl – allows feedback and self-assessment Rpassport – portfolio of work Rmap – mind mapping and it’s collaborativeRweb – create web pages and invite commentsRcast – create blogs, podcasts & vodcasts

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RMAP• Create mind maps – a great visual tool for learning.

• Allows for sharing of a mind map – each node of the map can be commented on.

Click here for a demo of RMAP

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• Students and teachers can create web pages with an ‘easy to use’ set of tools.

• Once made web pages can be shared and that means students can add comments about what they think.

Click here for a demo of RWEB

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RCAST• Students and teachers can create blogs.

• Once a post is made all students can make comments on the post.

Click here for some benefits of RCAST

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RAFL• Students add evidence and self-assessment to the criteria of each task• Mentors (teachers) can give feedback on this evidence

Click here for a demo of RAFL

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Collaboration• Teachers and students can share anything they create in Realsmart easily. • Schools can share ideas and resources.

Click here for a benefits of collaboration between schools