The Staff Development Center of the University of Vavuniya organized a session titled “Effective Use of the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) for Contemporary Academic Requirements” for Academic Staff and Academic Support Staff of the university. The session was held on 28th January 2026, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m., at the Smart Computer Lab, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya. The workshop was conducted by Dr. S. Kirushanth, Senior Lecturer, Department of Physical Science, Faculty of Applied Science, University of Vavuniya, who served as the resource person for the programme. The main purpose of the session was to highlight the importance of VLE usage in Sri Lankan universities, to clarify the expectations from academic staff regarding digital adoption, and to emphasize the critical link between teaching practices and quality assurance in higher education. The resource person also discussed how effective integration of digital tools supports student-centered learning and institutional academic standards.
During the session, Dr. S. Kirushanth provided a comprehensive explanation of the VLE system, covering its key components and functionalities through hands-on demonstrations. the session was highly informative and beneficial, enhancing participants’ understanding of digital teaching platforms and reinforcing the role of VLE in improving the quality of teaching and learning at the University of Vavuniya.
