Innovative methods to provide effective learning and teaching are under
investigation in most universities in the UK.Some have focused upon the
potential benefits of virtual learning environments (for example, Crawford
et al., 2001; Morris and Rippin, 2003; Ramsey, 2003; Broad et al., 2004)
and new ‘technology-led’ computer-assisted learning packages (for
example, Lane and Porch, 2002).