TY - JOUR AU - Davies, Christine Patricia PY - 2020/09/30 Y2 - 2024/03/29 TI - Are VLEs still worthwhile? JF - Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education JA - JLDHE VL - IS - 18 SE - Opinion Pieces DO - 10.47408/jldhe.vi18.577 UR - https://journal.aldinhe.ac.uk/index.php/jldhe/article/view/577 SP - AB - <p>This opinion piece considers the current value of Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs), and associated technologies such as e-portfolios, from the perspective of both lecturers and learners. Student satisfaction is discussed, and the relationship between VLE engagement and academic performance is considered. The piece concludes by highlighting the need for flexibility in the ways in which universities utilise technologies for teaching and learning.</p> ER -