In educational technology, a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) or Virtual Classroom is a web-based platform for the digital parts of courses of study, typically within educational institutions. They present resources, activities, and interactions within the context of a course framework and outline the many levels of evaluation. VLEs typically report on participation and are integrated with other institutional systems.
They are frequently associated with Learning Management Systems and can sometimes be part of LMS software. VLEs can be utilized as authoring and design environments by teachers and instructors who update them. VLEs have been embraced by nearly all English-speaking higher education institutions.