UT Shield

Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) based on AWS Appstream

Screen shot of the Public Health Virtual Learning Environment Landing Page

Problem

Director of Public Health Program and Faculty teaching Epidemiology sought a learning environment that:

  • Helps students build competencies using real-world public health data and analytical software for analysis, interpretation and data visualization
  • Give students an experience with software applications used in professional settings today
  • Ensure access and equity to software resources, even in a remote learning setting

Solution

ETA team designed, tested and launched the VLE using AWS AppStream 2.0 in just 72 days from start to classroom use.

Students:

  • access the virtual Microsoft desktop provisioned with their analytical software applications (VLE) via Canvas – Single Sign On from Canvas
  • carry out exercises in the VLE using the software applications
  • store their work in the VLE on Google Drive
  • download completed assignments back to Canvas.