Towards Capturing Complexity: an interactive framework for institutional evaluation

This article describes the strategy we adopted to evaluate the implementation of virtual learning environment (VLE) across the institution. The paper presents the theoretical model we developrf and the methods used. The availability of a VLE has affected many aspects of University life and practices and we are endeavouring to understand the impact of the changes on staff and students in terms of motivation, achievement and satisfaction as well as on the curriculum and modes of delivery. Through the presentation of this University-wide case study. The article explores a possible framework for an evaluation that captures the complexity of a major development such as this.