This document describes several projects from different colleges that aim to implement virtual learning environments (VLEs) in the cloud. Blackburn College's project is for a virtual desktop facility allowing students to access software online and remotely. Exeter College's project is to integrate their VLE and Moodle in the cloud for more engaging learning. Joseph Chamberlin 6th Form College's project allows students to access email from anywhere. Grimsby College's project enables "bring your own technology" access to their VLE across multiple sites anytime.

1. VLE
Blackburn College This project is for the development of a
virtual desktop facility so that students can
access software online at the College and
remotely. The benefits are described as
improved access to software for staff and
students, the widening of this access to
beyond the College IT suites, the ability for
staff to work at home and the value of a
desktop which is tailored to reflect the home
and office desktop.
Exeter College This project is for an integration of the
College SharePoint/Moodle VLE in the
Cloud. Moving to the Cloud will enable a
more engaging VLE service for students,
greater functionality for creating interactive
learning content for teachers and a platform
for further development.
Joseph Chamberlin 6th Form College This project will allow students to access e-
mail from home, anywhere in the world,
along with e-learning platforms hosted in
the Cloud.
Grimsby College This project is for "bring your own
technology" access to the VLE and other
applications across 14 sites at anytime,
anywhere. Benefits are described in terms of
better access for students and staff.
Herefordshire College of Technology This project is for a shared Cloud based
implementation of Moodle 2.0 VLE between
Herefordshire College of Arts & Technology
and The Royal National College for the
Blind. This will include a JAWS sound based
approach for VI learners at RNCB. Benefits
are anytime, anywhere learning.

2. New College Durham This project is for Cloud hosting of the
College VLE and Intranet. Staff and student
benefits include faster upgrades.
Portsmouth College This project is submitted on behalf of the six
Solent 6th Form Colleges in an Innovation
Partnership. This project is for a Community
Cloud based VLE approach to a Virtual
Science Learning Centre. Benefits are
identified through collaborative resource
development across sites and this translating
into learner success. This project can be
extended to other subjects.
Swindon College This project is for Moodle in the Cloud.
Improving the robustness of Moodle and
gaining the ability to audit Moodle courses.
Wigan and Leigh College This project is for hosting of the College's
VLE in the Cloud to enable increased
development and adoption. The learner will
benefit from hosting the VLE in the Cloud.