A new wiki article from the Learning Technologies Centre explains the developing concept of personal learning environments - online collections of learning tools:

"Recent developments in learning technologies are creating an array of options not present when learning management systems (LMS) gained prominence in academic institutions. These tools - blogs, wikis, podcasts, social bookmarking and others - create a significant shift in the educational experience. Personal Learning Environments (PLEs) refer to the aggregation of single-functionality tools which enable learners greater control over their own learning experience. Instead of centralized, instructor-controlled learning, PLEs are distributed, social and learner-centric."

Anyone interested in learning more about the basics of PLEs would benefit from taking a look at this wiki. In addition to a general overview the article also offers a list of PLE links.

Source: eLearnSpace