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  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,224 Views
7 Pages

The lacking and obsolete empirical evidence on the manner in which gender influences VLE adoption indicates the need to conduct new research regarding this matter. Presently, the usage trend of ICT gadgets, equipment, or any sort of technology includ...

(This article belongs to the Proceedings of International Academic Symposium of Social Science 2022)
  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
4,359 Views
11 Pages

25 October 2019

The frogVLE application was launched in Malaysia to provide a virtual learning environment in order to produce competitive and relevant students in the 21st century. As science is one of the most important subjects for the development of a nation, th...

  • Article
  • Open Access
89 Citations
7,142 Views
11 Pages

Online At-Risk Student Identification using RNN-GRU Joint Neural Networks

  • Yanbai He,
  • Rui Chen,
  • Xinya Li,
  • Chuanyan Hao and ,
  • Sijiang Liu,
  • Gangyao Zhang and
  • Bo Jiang
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

9 October 2020

Although online learning platforms are gradually becoming commonplace in modern society, learners’ high dropout rates and serious academic performance require more attention within the virtual learning environment (VLE). This study aims to pred...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Artificial Intelligence Applications for Education)
  • Article
  • Open Access
94 Citations
9,138 Views
12 Pages

17 December 2019

In higher education, predicting the academic performance of students is associated with formulating optimal educational policies that vehemently impact economic and financial development. In online educational platforms, the captured clickstream info...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Technology Enhanced Learning Research)
  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
55 Citations
12,777 Views
26 Pages

Immersive Learning: A Systematic Literature Review on Transforming Engineering Education Through Virtual Reality

  • Artwell Regis Muzata,
  • Ghanshyam Singh,
  • Mikhail Sergeevich Stepanov and
  • Innocent Musonda

Integrating Virtual Reality (VR) with developing technology has become crucial in today’s schools to transform in-the-moment instruction. A change in perspective has occurred because of VR, enabling teachers to create immersive learning experie...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Contemporary Developments in Mixed, Augmented, and Virtual Reality: Implications for Teaching and Learning)
  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
2,428 Views
9 Pages

Design and Development of Attendance and Temperature Recording System: A Smart Companion for the Current VLE Implementation in Malaysian Schools

  • Nur Suhaili Mansor,
  • Hapini Awang,
  • Ahmed B. Ndanusa,
  • Rizatulazri Idris and
  • Abdulrazak F. Shahatha Al-Mashhadani

With the prominence of COVID-19 in our lives and with the looming threat of other pandemics raising in the future, keeping track of everyone’s temperature as a clear symptom of the disease is imperative for society moving forward. This applies...

(This article belongs to the Proceedings of International Academic Symposium of Social Science 2022)
  • Article
  • Open Access
2,348 Views
14 Pages

Usability of a Virtual Learning Environment in Down Syndrome Adult Learning

  • María Consuelo Sáiz-Manzanares,
  • Cristina Arranz Barcenilla,
  • Sara Gutiérrez-González and
  • Lourdes Alameda Cuenca-Romero

29 November 2023

The use of virtual learning environments (VLEs) is becoming increasingly common in teaching. Nevertheless, analysis of how effective these prove to be for the learning of persons with disabilities remains scarce. In this study, we work with a sample...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Digital and Sustainable Transformation of Education: Technology Enhanced-Teaching, Learning and Social Inclusion)
  • Article
  • Open Access
14 Citations
3,826 Views
16 Pages

12 April 2023

In a virtual learning environment, it is important to be able to correctly assess students to help them receive the best possible education. This can have a big impact on the way disabled students learn and their goals for gaining a high level of qua...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Virtual Reality Technology and Applications)
  • Article
  • Open Access
12 Citations
7,229 Views
17 Pages

This study explored the relationship between technology acceptance and learning satisfaction within a virtual learning environment (VLE) with cognitive presence, cognitive engagement, social presence, and emotional engagement as mediators. A total of...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Use of Extended Reality (XR) Spectrum for Education and Training: Trends, Applications and Impact)
  • Review
  • Open Access
1,485 Views
14 Pages

Advances in consumer virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) have accelerated the use of immersive virtual learning environments (iVLEs) for skills training. Learner engagement is a critical determinant of training effectiveness, which...

(This article belongs to the Section Mathematics & Computer Science)
  • Article
  • Open Access
35 Citations
6,531 Views
27 Pages

A Data-Driven Approach to Quantify and Measure Students’ Engagement in Synchronous Virtual Learning Environments

  • Xavier Solé-Beteta,
  • Joan Navarro,
  • Brigita Gajšek,
  • Alessandro Guadagni and
  • Agustín Zaballos

25 April 2022

In face-to-face learning environments, instructors (sub)consciously measure student engagement to obtain immediate feedback regarding the training they are leading. This constant monitoring process enables instructors to dynamically adapt the trainin...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue From Sensor Data to Educational Insights)
  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
5,385 Views
20 Pages

“It Ain’t What You Use, It’s the Way That You Use It”: How Virtual Learning Environments May Impact Student Mental Wellbeing

  • Katie E. Rakow,
  • Rebecca J. Upsher,
  • Juliet L. H. Foster,
  • Nicola C. Byrom and
  • Eleanor J. Dommett

Concerns about university students’ mental wellbeing have been rising and various studies have attempted to unpick the factors that could impact their wellbeing. This focus group study explored the impact that virtual learning environments (VLE...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Mental Health of College Students in the Post-pandemic Era)
  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
4,392 Views
23 Pages

Crafting Glacial Narratives: Virtual Exploration of Alpine Glacial and Periglacial Features in Preston Park, Glacier National Park, Montana, USA

  • Jacquelyn Kelly,
  • Dianna Gielstra,
  • Lynn Moorman,
  • Uwe Schulze and ,
  • Niccole V. Cerveny,
  • Johan Gielstra,
  • Rohana J. Swihart,
  • Scott Ramsey,
  • Tomáš J. Oberding and
  • Karen Guerrero
  • + 6 authors+ 1 author

6 September 2024

Virtual learning environments (VLEs) in physical geography education offer significant potential to aid students in acquiring the essential skills for the environmental interpretation of glacial and periglacial environments for geoscience careers. Si...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
3,538 Views
24 Pages

Exploring Zoogeomorphological Landscapes: Enhancing Learning Through Virtual Field Experiences of Beaver Ponds Along the Red Eagle Trail, Glacier National Park, Montana, USA

  • Dianna Gielstra,
  • Jacquelyn Kelly,
  • Anyll Markevich,
  • David R. Butler and ,
  • Ann Hunkins,
  • Ella Gielstra,
  • Niccole V. Cerveny,
  • Johan Gielstra,
  • Heather L. Moll and
  • Karen Guerrero
  • + 6 authors+ 1 author

25 March 2025

Virtual field trips in zoogeomorphology can allow students to explore the dynamic influence of beaver activity within the landscape. Education theory-informed virtual learning experiences (VLEs) of zoogeomorphologic topics, such as ecosystem engineer...

  • Article
  • Open Access
47 Citations
6,329 Views
15 Pages

9 November 2022

Virtual learning environment (VLE) is vital in the current age and is being extensively used around the world for knowledge sharing. VLE is helping the distance-learning process, however, it is a challenge to keep students engaged all the time as com...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Sustainable E-learning and Education with Intelligence)
  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
518 Views
11 Pages

11 August 2026

The increasing deployment of Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) within higher education has highlighted the need for systematic frameworks that support technology adoption among digitally diverse users. This study presents a human-centered evaluati...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
5,807 Views
12 Pages

27 December 2021

The 21st century has seen dramatic changes to education delivery which have widened the scope of transnational education and remote learning via various virtual learning environments (VLEs). Efficient remote teaching activities require students to be...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue The 10th Anniversary of Pharmacy—Advances in Pharmacy Education and Practice)
  • Article
  • Open Access
11 Citations
4,823 Views
11 Pages

26 February 2022

Distance learning has made learning possible for those who cannot attend traditional courses, especially in pandemic periods. This type of learning, however, faces a challenge in keeping students engaged and interested. Furthermore, it is important t...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Machine Learning in Educational Data Mining)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
982 Views
30 Pages

10 July 2026

This study describes the second iteration of VLEPIC, a gamified and personalised virtual learning environment (VLE) for secondary English students in Ecuador. Adopting a design-based research approach, it focuses on student interaction and system imp...

(This article belongs to the Collection Multimedia-Based Digital Learning)
  • Article
  • Open Access
58 Citations
6,849 Views
16 Pages

Week-Wise Student Performance Early Prediction in Virtual Learning Environment Using a Deep Explainable Artificial Intelligence

  • Hsing-Chung Chen,
  • Eko Prasetyo,
  • Shian-Shyong Tseng,
  • Karisma Trinanda Putra and ,
  • Prayitno,
  • Sri Suning Kusumawardani and
  • Chien-Erh Weng
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

11 February 2022

Early prediction of students’ learning performance and analysis of student behavior in a virtual learning environment (VLE) are crucial to minimize the high failure rate in online courses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nevertheless, traditional...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Integrated Artificial Intelligence in Data Science)
  • Review
  • Open Access
9 Citations
5,765 Views
19 Pages

A Review of Recent Literature on Audio-Based Pseudo-Haptics

  • Sandy Abdo,
  • Bill Kapralos,
  • KC Collins and
  • Adam Dubrowski

10 July 2024

Immersive virtual learning environments (iVLEs), particularly serious games and virtual simulations, typically ignore psychomotor skills development, partly due to the difficulty and cost associated with accurately replicating touch. Simulating touch...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Applied Audio Interaction)
  • Review
  • Open Access
12 Citations
5,318 Views
17 Pages

With concepts such as immersion and presence, known as hedonistic qualities of importance in the virtual reality (VR) experience, the question arises whether the more pragmatic heuristics are effective in the evaluation of an artifact. However, despi...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
1,951 Views
5 Pages

25 October 2018

User footprint left in Virtual Learning Environments (VLE) can be used to monitor the learning process, to reduce dropout rates by identifying risk cases, to ensure and improve quality, and could be precursor of the, so persecuted, adaptive or person...

(This article belongs to the Proceedings of The 2nd Innovative and Creative Education and Teaching International Conference)
  • Article
  • Open Access
25 Citations
10,874 Views
15 Pages

Usability of Memes and Humorous Resources in Virtual Learning Environments

  • Álvaro Antón-Sancho,
  • María Nieto-Sobrino,
  • Pablo Fernández-Arias and
  • Diego Vergara-Rodríguez

14 March 2022

This research consists of a quantitative analysis of the perspective of a group of university professors from different areas of knowledge and from 19 different Latin American countries on the use of humor and memes in virtual learning environments (...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue New Online Technical Applications for Non-Face-to-Face Learning)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,822 Views
19 Pages

28 March 2025

The purpose of this study was to analyse educators’ decisions on the continued use of the virtual learning environment (VLE) Blackboard and its associated e-learning technologies in the classroom within the public school system. This cross-sect...

(This article belongs to the Section Technology Enhanced Education)
  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
3,604 Views
24 Pages

Student Profiles and Technological Challenges in Virtual Learning Environments: Evidence from a Technological Institute in Southern Mexico

  • Fernando Adrihel Sarubbi-Baltazar,
  • Paola Miriam Arango-Ramírez,
  • Adrián Martínez-Vargas,
  • Gabriela Maldonado-Cruz and ,
  • Eduardo Cruz-Cruz and
  • Marbella Sánchez-Soriano
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

26 August 2025

This study aimed to characterize students from the Instituto Tecnológico del Valle de Etla (ITVE), located in Oaxaca, Mexico, within the virtual learning environment (VLE) and to identify the main technological challenges affecting their learn...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue The Advantages and Challenges of Digital Education and Distance Education)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1,267 Views
22 Pages

Addressing Class Imbalance in Predicting Student Performance Using SMOTE and GAN Techniques

  • Fatema Mohammad Alnassar,
  • Tim Blackwell,
  • Elaheh Homayounvala and
  • Matthew Yee-king

28 March 2026

Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) have become increasingly popular in education, particularly with the rise of remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Assessing student performance in VLEs is challenging, and the accurate prediction of final...

(This article belongs to the Topic Explainable AI in Education)
  • Article
  • Open Access
108 Citations
13,935 Views
15 Pages

Systematic Review of Good Teaching Practices with ICT in Spanish Higher Education. Trends and Challenges for Sustainability

  • Santiago Alonso-García,
  • Inmaculada Aznar-Díaz,
  • María-Pilar Cáceres-Reche,
  • Juan-Manuel Trujillo-Torres and
  • José-María Romero-Rodríguez

13 December 2019

Good teaching practices are developed in order to improve student learning. With technological and social development, educational practices increasingly demand the use of technology, so having good teaching practices with Information and Communicati...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Online and Ubiquitous Training, Mobile Technology in Education and Sustainability)
  • Case Report
  • Open Access
2 Citations
5,880 Views
25 Pages

Three Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Ireland are accredited to provide education and training, successful completion of which, entitles one to register as a pharmacist with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI). Legislation (2014) mand...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Pharmacy Education; Competency and beyond)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1,488 Views
29 Pages

23 April 2026

This study investigates Chinese students’ perspectives on leveraging Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) to enhance reading and writing abilities in preparation for the language learning and examination. 76 students enrolled in an online...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Teaching and Learning)
  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,843 Views
20 Pages

10 September 2025

Traditional academic monitoring practices rely on retrospective data analysis, generally identifying at-risk students too late to take meaningful action. To address this, this paper proposes a real-time, rule-based decision support system designed to...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2,692 Views
24 Pages

1 February 2026

Introductory environmental science courses offer non-STEM students an entry point to address global challenges such as climate change and cryosphere preservation. Aligned with the International Year of Glacier Preservation and the Decade of Action fo...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
4,622 Views
14 Pages

15 February 2023

Periodic phenomena are oscillating signals found in many naturally occurring time series. A periodogram can be used to measure the intensities of oscillations at different frequencies over an entire time series, but sometimes, we are interested in me...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Machine Learning for Time Series Analysis)
  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,098 Views
26 Pages

22 January 2026

Public schools often operate with shared devices, unstable connectivity, and limited support for digital tools, which can make feature-heavy platforms difficult to adopt and sustain. This study reports the first formal design iteration and formative...

  • Article
  • Open Access
156 Views
25 Pages

14 October 2026

Forecasting student engagement can inform timely support in online education. However, the incremental predictive value of evolving behavioural topology beyond numerical temporal representations remains unclear. Here, behavioural engagement is operat...