Design of frog virtual learning environment (Frog VLE) aesthetics model for Malaysia primary schools

Abstract

Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) is used to enhanced teaching and learning in Malaysia government public schools since 2012. Frog VLE has been used as a teaching and learning cloud-based internet platform in government schools which means that can be accessed anywhere and anytime. Currently main criteria for evaluating Frog VLE elearning platform have focused on usability and acceptance. The sensory dimension of e-learning platforms is non-existent enough due to the rapid emerge the ideals of ‘hyper-functionalism’ nowadays. Therefore, in order to accommodate to future needs the focus on e-learning platforms need an aesthetic perspective instead of mainly addressing usability and function. So, there is need to produce the pleasurable design and aesthetic model of e-learning platform in order to increase the usage of the Frog VLE for teachers. This paper presented a research model for designing an aesthetic elearning platform for Frog VLE.