- Overview
As part of improving the student digital experience, the University is investing in improvements to the core institutional Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) over the next few years. We invest significantly in our physical teaching spaces to make sure they are highly accessible, easy to use and that we have the capacity we need. The VLE Excellence programme is about making a similar large investment in our virtual teaching spaces.
We have been using VLEs for nearly 20 years and over 5000 courses every year are now delivered on Blackboard Learn - The University's core VLE. The VLE Excellence programme is laying foundations for the future by taking advantage of new technologies, gaining a better understanding the digital student experience, and embedding good practices to support that across the institution.
- Contacts
Melissa Highton: Melissa.Highton@ed.ac.uk
Lee-Ann Simpson: Lee-Ann.Simpson@ed.ac.uk
| Code | RAG | RAG Date | Manager | Status | Stage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VLE000 | Learn Ultra | BLUE | August 2024 | Lee-Ann Simpson | Closed | Close |
| VLE002 | Learn Ultra: Technical | BLUE | July 2024 | Colin Forrest | Closed | Close |
| VLE004 | Learn Ultra: Training and Support | BLUE | February 2024 | Lee-Ann Simpson | Closed | Close |
| VLE005 | Learn Ultra: Communications and Engagement | BLUE | July 2024 | Lee-Ann Simpson | Closed | Close |
| VLE007 | Learn Ultra Evaluation | BLUE | August 2024 | Lee-Ann Simpson | Closed | Close |
| VLE008 | Learn Optimised for In-course Submission and Assessment - LOUISA | GREEN | March 2025 | Lee-Ann Simpson | In Progress | Execute |
| VLE009 | Learning Analytics in UltRA - LAURA | GREEN | March 2025 | Kirsty Waddell | In Progress | Execute |
| VLE010 | Scoping AI Development in EdTech at Edinburgh - SADIE | BLUE | November 2024 | Lee-Ann Simpson | Closed | Close |
| VLE011 | VLE Consolidations Continued | GREEN | March 2025 | Kirsty Waddell | In Progress | Initiate |