Learning virtually or virtually learning? : a survey to gauge students’ use and perception of Blackboard and VLEs

This report presents the findings of a survey of students’ use and perception of
Blackboard and VLEs as part of their learning in art and design higher education.
In November 2007 a consultative process began through which the scope and
design of the survey were decided. An on-line questionnaire was designed and
piloted, and eventually responded to by 256 students across UAL during spring of
2008. This data was supplemented by data from a focus group interview held in
June 2008.