Exploring two platforms for Virtual Learning Environment/ Learning Management System - Moodle and Edmodo, I would prefer using Edmodo for learners aged 12 and lower, as the platform was rather user friendly, more eye catching. Besides, students do not need to create accounts to be enrolled, an important factor we need to take into account in case of teaching English to youngsters. Being a student myself and using Moodle as a University platform for all my courses, in case I teach to 18+ students I would integrate it into the learning process. Moodle seemed to me much more complicated from the teacher's perspective, but as a student, I have not encountered any obstacles so far. 👍Moodle can be a great platform for University students as the teacher posts on Moodle and the students get notification emails. Thus, instead of writing separate emails to each student, the instructor makes a post and all enrolled in the course are notified. Comparing VLE and PLE I would note that VLE is limiting the student as compared to PLE. In case of VLE, if the student is not enrolled or invited he/she can not access any course, while, in case of PLE the student is the one who makes his/her own choices.
