About The Virtual-Workspace

The Virtual-Workspace is a dynamic web-based learning environment designed to engage learners, in and out of school/college. The aim is to raise attainment at all levels by motivating students to become confident and independent online learners.

In the Virtual-Workspace, learners and teachers each have their own private and secure web space, which they can access anytime from any internet-enabled computer. Not only does this help to extend the learning day, but it also provides means of communication (eg online messaging, chatrooms and discussion forums), which are familiar to learners and encourage their engagement with the service.

What makes the Virtual-Workspace different from other virtual learning environments (VLEs)?

  • A mentoring service, which includes live communication with human mentors from 8am to 8pm on weekdays
  • Extensive range of learning materials supporting the secondary curriculum
  • A range of communication channels, including messaging, discussion forums and chat rooms
  • Online assignment management and storage of work and interest materials
  • Learning Communities, encouraging collaboration between learners and teachers, across schools/colleges
  • An incentive scheme for learners, offering real rewards
  • A Continuous Professional Development programme for teachers and support staff to help integrate the Virtual-Workspace into all aspects of teaching and learning

What is the key benefit

  • Staff and students feel supported in the Virtual-Workspace; online helpguides and friendly online staff are available to all users to help them feel comfortable and safe with their online learning and teaching.

What makes the Virtual-Workspace different from other VLEs?

  • This is a managed service, not just an 'off-the-shelf' product. The Learning Mentors monitor and moderate the Site, backed by an Acceptable Use Policy, an Online Behaviour Policy and an approved Child Protection Policy; thereby providing a safe, closed online community.
  • Our fully trained Learning Mentors are unique to the Virtual-Workspace and provide new ways of engaging learners; they support, guide and advise learners through all aspects of their educational experience.
  • The Virtual-Workspace continues to evolve over time, with users helping to shape future developments; there are ongoing interactions between users and V-W staff made possible by the communication and feedback channels on the Site.
  • The Virtual-Workspace recognises that the successful implementation of a VLE in schools/colleges requires the effective training of staff. The CPD programme offered by the Virtual-Workspace Training Team addresses this issue and helps staff to make effective use of the Site in their teaching.

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If you would like to learn more about how Virtual-Workspace can help to support eLearning in your school or college – please contact us, we will be happy to discuss your eLearning needs.

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