‘Basic’ functions of a VLE
Ability to upload/export standard content: basic syllabus information, content for individual learning activities, course booklet information
Ability to create ‘timetables’ - lecture lists etc.
Ability to cross-link to simple web-based systems (e.g. OLIS)
Basic level of customisation - appearance, and course structures
Basic Computer Mediated Communication tools (e-mail lists, bulletin boards)
Overall requires very little management