Integrated framework for virtual learning environment management in Malaysian schools

Abstract

This research discusses the conception, inception and implementation of an integrated framework for Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) management in Malaysian schools. Albeit there is a robust implementation of VLE in Malaysia, past empirical studies on VLE shown that most of the studies done on the management of VLE are centralized on higher education and there is not much studies done on the management of VLE in schools, specifically in Malaysian context. With the inception of 1BestariNet in 2012, all 10,000 schools in Malaysia are equipped with 4G connection and VLE systems, which give impetus to the significance of better management of VLE in schools. Hence, this research aims to optimize organizational and management skills amongst the school administrators and IT Managers which will snowball to multiplier advantages it offers to the stakeholders; teachers, students and parents. The main objective is to offer standardized integrated framework for the school administrators and School IT Managers in all schools in Malaysia, in managing VLE effectively. This research explores past and current online teaching and learning frameworks and existing VLE management frameworks in order to study how they can be improvised, adapted and integrated to fit in the current VLE settings and the stakeholder’s needs. The findings provide a foundation into the deployment of an integrated framework in order to provide effective support in the management of VLE in Malaysian schools.