Learning Technologies is 'the use of information and communications technology (ICT) to enhance and/or support learning'. Currently, learning technologies is primarily delivered through the University's Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) maintained by IT Services.

The UM VLE is a web-based learning environment which provides tutors with a range of tools to support students with their studies. The UM VLE contains study-unit areas that are only accessible to students who are registered to the respective study-units on SIMS (Student Information Management System).

This website is designed to help and support academic staff and students with the use of the UM VLE.

Note that:

• Many tutors make use of the UM VLE. Tutors will advise students if the UM VLE is being used for a study-unit.
• The copyright of all material including but not limited to past papers and specimen papers placed on VLE belongs to, and remains the property of the lecturer concerned and/or the University of Malta. The material is being made available only to enrolled students of the University for private purposes. It is an infringement of the copyright law to copy such material and place it in the public domain, whether in whole or in part, without the authorisation of the copyright holder. The University takes these matters very seriously and disciplinary action may be taken against students who violate copyright law apart from any damages that may be claimed under applicable laws.
• Any marks or grades displayed in the UM VLE are not official. The official study-unit grades are available on eSIMS.