Category: VLE Software

Making The Most Of The Learning Years

by Tariq Bitar, posted in E-Learning, Online Courses, VLE Software

For the average family the expectancy is that each child will go to school, whether keenly or reluctantly doesn’t matter here, the fact they can go is the relevant issue.  Then we trust that the teachers will instill as much knowledge as possible into the brains of the children and that they will come out of school at the end of the conveyor belt as balanced, worthy and nice human beings!

some might do so well that they become teachers and lecturers themselves, or doctors, surgeons, bankers etc.  On the other hand, schools are able to see the potential in some children and get them streamed for great sporting careers or in the arts as singers, musicians etc.  Any child who faulters is picked up and helped along.  The same goes for those who missed out – online learning is a fantastic tool to help reinstate those years when effort didn’t come first.

Writing an Effective Covering Letter

by Tariq Bitar, posted in E-Learning, Online Courses, VLE Software

A Covering letter is a document which is sent along with your CV to the company you want to work for when they advertise a job vacancy.  It is a great opportunity to sell yourself along with the skills you hold, but many people make basic errors when they write their covering letter.  Here are our top tips for making your covering letter work for you.

  1. Make sure it is no longer than 2 sides of A4.  Any longer than this and you are likely to be waffling!  Stick to the point you are making and make sure your letter stays nice an short.
  2. Make it neat.  Keep your font size to around a 10-12, in a sensible font such as Ariel or Times New Roman.  These are clear and easy to read as well as look professional.
  3. Tailor your letter to the job – make sure you explain exactly why you suit that particular job!  Lots of people make their cover letter vague and able to use with all job applications, but since this letter could make the difference between the CV being read or not, it is always worth tailoring it to each and every job.

What Does LMS Mean?

by Tariq Bitar, posted in E-Learning, VLE Software

LMS stands for Learning Management System.  This is a means for a course giver to manage the learning of their students.  An LMS allows the course provider access to information about the learning its students are doing, such as the progress being made and how many people are accessing the tools at a time.  It also allows the provider to add content to their courses and generally look after the way the courses run.

A good LMS will be flexible for the provider to add their own information and course content and will provide the useful performance information that the provider needs to see in order to adapt or alter the courses to better suit its participants.

The students themselves will often not see any part of the LMS, instead they will often be faced with learning through a Virtual Learning Environment or VLE, which is the ‘front of house’ of the online course.  It offers a place for the student to see their own progress and see which topics or modules they have taken or are yet to take.