Artikel "Open Learning Environments: Foundations, Methods, and Models" von Hannafin, Land und Oliver liegt vor in:
Reigeluth (): Instructional-Design Theories and Models. A New Paradigm of Instructional Theory. Volume II. p115-140
(IJVPLE)
"The journal publishes high quality contributions (papers, book reviews) on a range of fields associated with Course Management Systems (CMS), Learning Management Systems (LMS), Virtual Learning Environments (VLE), Social Networking Sites (SNS), Personalized Learning Environments (PLE), and 3D virtual worlds, including for example Second Life (SL)."
Quote of the description of the video by David Gauntlett: "Presentation by David Gauntlett, Professor of Media at University of Westminster, about his forthcoming book 'Making is Connecting', which connects Web 2.0 with craft, activism, happiness and social capital studies, William Morris, and Ivan Illich."
A personal learning environment is personal in the sense that WHAT is learned has to be based on what interests the learner.
the learner should have some ability to select the tools that work best for his/her learning style and needs. The learner should also have maximum flexibility in how he/she uses those tools.
there has to be an organizational culture of learning
People have to feel supported and nurtured as they try out new tools and ways of doing things
having access to the tools of PLEs
PLE isn't strictly about online learning. It also includes face-to-face interaction, reading real-world books and magazines, going to conferences, engaging in activities, writing in journals, etc.
I see PLEs as a strategy of empowerment that allows staff to become more self-directed in their learning.