Derivation for design of Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) framework for Malaysian schools

Abstract

The new millennium has witnessed the influx of ubiquitous computer mediated resources and online learning platforms in educational institutions locally and globally. The exponential growth of ICT has definitely had pervasive impacts on how Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) can be utilized to enhance the teaching and learning experience in schools. Nonetheless, recent studies on VLE predominantly focus on the execution of technology to scaffold the learning paradigm but there is yet a framework that holistically synthesizes the managing of VLE with the execution of VLE, especially to fit in the Malaysian education system. Hence, this research discusses the conception and design of VLE framework for Malaysian schools. This research explores the structure and characteristics of VLE from empirical studies and existing theoretical frameworks. It aims to identify strengths and gaps for refining the existing frameworks for the conception and design of a holistic VLE framework, catering to the Malaysian education landscape. In order to conduct the meta-analysis and keyword mapping of these frameworks, Qualitative Data Analysis is used where empirical, methodological controlled analysis of texts within their context of communication are coded, deciphered and analyzed. The findings may provide a foundation for future studies into the deployment of a framework in order to provide a robust VLE architecture for VLE implementation in Malaysian schools.