What is a PLE? Personal Learning Environments
Buzz Marketing for Technology
JUNE 27, 2008
A PLE (personal learning environment) is: a system that helps learners take control of and manage their own learning. In contrast, a virtual learning environment (VLE) or learning management system (LMS) , such as Blackboard or Moodle, is: a software system designed to help teachers by facilitating the management of educational courses for their students, especially by helping teachers and learners with course administration. What the heck is a PLE and why would I want one?