What is a Managed Learning Environment?
Managed learning environments, or MLEs, are software systems that are configured to help a facilitator manage the education process. This is in contrast to a virtual learning environment, where the focus is on the tools used in the process of teaching in an online setting. Essentially, a managed learning environment helps to set the perimeters of the learning experience, and makes it possible to standardize the resources used in learning in a manner that results in measured results. In many ways, it is helpful to see a VLE as a component or subsystem of the broader application of the managed learning environment. The work of the MLE directly relates to the features included in a virtual learning environment, in that the managed learning environment focuses on the proper usage of those features or tools by persons who are participating in the class or seminar. The managed learning environment allows the teacher or facilitator to indicate when chat sessions are available, determine the t
