Lecturers function as facilitators to ensure that the discussion does not stray from the intended topic. The IVLE Chat is a java applet which allows users to communicate synchronously. Lecturers specify a particular date and time before hand for the online chat session. Students enter the chat space and they can communicate to each other in realtime while the lecturer monitors discussions. The IVLE Quiz provides flexibility and options to lecturers in the type of questions they want for student self-assessment.
Randomization is also an option for the lecturer.
Searching Users can easily search and bookmark a course outline through the course code, course title, department or simply the lecturer's name. The IVLE Course Calender and Lecture Plan help lecturer map out the schedule for the course. The IVLE Course Calender also helps the student manage the time and schedule for the learning of a particular course. The IVLE Quiz provides flexibility for lecturers to setup, administer and track web-based quizzes. The lecturer can select from a range of different question types and there is also options for randomisation.