We create virtual learning environments (VLE), systems designed to support teaching and learning in an educational setting. Some benefits of our work: ~Economize on the time of teaching staff, especially when they are also involved in research and administration. The extent of the economy over traditional "talk-and-chalk" teaching is not yet clear, but for instructors without web development expertise, using a VLE absorbs less time and produces a more professional result. ~Provide a service for consumers, advocates, and students who increasingly look to the internet as the natural medium for finding information and resources. ~Ensure that quality control requirements are met by providing a standard vehicle for collecting the required information. ~Facilitate the integration of distance and campus-based learning. |