VLEs and Pharmacy—Learning from Experience

Authors

  • Michelle Wake The Library and Information Service, The School of Pharmacy, University of London, 29-39 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AX, UK
  • Linda Lisgarten The Library and Information Service, The School of Pharmacy, University of London, 29-39 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AX, UK

Keywords:

Computer-assisted instruction, Information services, Internet, Virtual learning environment

Abstract

Software packages to create virtual learning environments (VLEs) are increasingly being used in higher education. This paper examines the development of online teaching, its advantages and disadvantages; in particular, the problem of providing a virtual library of adequate, good quality “reading around” support documentation for students. Initiatives to overcome these barriers, so that pharmacy educators can make full use of the benefits of VLEs, are discussed.

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Published

26-08-2003

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Wake, M., & Lisgarten, L. (2003). VLEs and Pharmacy—Learning from Experience. Pharmacy Education, 3(3). Retrieved from https://pharmacyeducation.fip.org/pharmacyeducation/article/view/47

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