{"id":998,"date":"2018-03-30T08:34:43","date_gmt":"2018-03-30T08:34:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.efolio.soton.ac.uk\/blog\/digitallearning\/?p=998"},"modified":"2023-08-16T15:08:54","modified_gmt":"2023-08-16T14:08:54","slug":"recipe-good-vle-site","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/generic.wordpress.soton.ac.uk\/digital-learning\/2018\/03\/30\/recipe-good-vle-site\/","title":{"rendered":"Recipe for a good VLE site"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-101\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/generic.wordpress.soton.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/321\/2017\/07\/blackboard-awards-3-1024x638.jpg?resize=450%2C280\" alt=\"blackboard-awards-3\" width=\"450\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/generic.wordpress.soton.ac.uk\/digital-learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/321\/2017\/07\/blackboard-awards-3.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, 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target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">this year&#8217;s shortlist<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>What are the ingredients of a good VLE site?&nbsp;&nbsp; Some of the key elements highlighted in student comments are set out below.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>A clear plan<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>What is going to happen in the module?&nbsp; &nbsp;Students nominated sites where everything is clear from the start: the expectations; the outline; the intended outcomes.&nbsp; Most recipes start by preparing you for what you are going to do at the end: \u2018pre-heat the oven to&#8230;\u2019.&nbsp; Students value sites that do the same.&nbsp; How will the module be assessed, and beyond that, what part might it play in their future career?<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Read the label <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever had the misfortune of mistaking sugar for salt, you will know the importance of good labelling.&nbsp; Overwhelmingly, students put forward modules that stand out for their straightforward structure, consistent layout and helpful labelling.&nbsp; Being able to find and recognise what you need is fundamental.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Blend well<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>How does the online content link to taught sessions?&nbsp; Students highlight modules where this is made explicit: for instance, suggesting a short activity to complete ahead of the session, aligning follow-up readings with lecture materials, including questions for consideration or summarising key learning points.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Demonstrate<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s a reason TV schedules give us multiple opportunities to watch people cook, and YouTube is full of \u2018how to\u2019 videos.&nbsp; \u2018Show, not tell\u2019 is a valuable approach and students cite courses that offer plenty of examples: linking to relevant video clips; recording worked examples; or providing opportunities to practise.&nbsp; Students also appreciated announcements drawing their attention to relevant examples and news items, helping set the module in a \u2018real-life\u2019 context.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Adjust to taste<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Feedback is a key feature of many nominated sites, with opportunities such as online marking or quizzes for self-assessment allowing students to check and develop their understanding.&nbsp; Staff response to feedback was also frequently mentioned, with nominated sites maintaining good communication channels, such as discussion forums, or content being adapted or added in response to student requests.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Don\u2019t overcook<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>One nominated course site was described as a \u201cGoldilocks\u201d module: offering neither too much, nor too little.&nbsp; It\u2019s a good analogy and characteristic of many winning courses.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll be sharing examples from this year\u2019s shortlist over the next few months; in the mean time, view last year\u2019s at: <a href=\"http:\/\/go.soton.ac.uk\/vleawards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener 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