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Find out what learning objects are, their importance and use. The concept is similar to the notion of instructional modules that can be moved about and combined to quickly create instructional sequences, although modules are generally considered as bigger chunks.
The trend that will have the biggest impact on online learning in this decade is that of learning objects. Learning objects are at the core of a whole new courseware design paradigm requiring a radical change in instructional design strategy, technical architectures, and delivery systems. Yet, who could argue with the goals of this shift in thinking? Hits: 156 )
This white paper by Tanya Heins, Jay Heins, and Ann Gallenson outlines the anatomy of a learning object, offers design and development strategies, and suggests technical and delivery best practices for building and deploying learning objects using the Macromedia MX product suite. Hits: 178 )
This is the online version of The Instructional Use of Learning Objects, a new book that tries to go beyond the technological hype and connect learning objects to instruction and learning. You can read the full text of the book here for free. Hits: 155 )
This is the online version of The Instructional Use of Learning Objects, a new book that tries to go beyond the technological hype and connect learning objects to instruction and learning. You can read the full text of the book here for free. The book was edited by David Wiley, and printed versions of the book are published by the Association for Instructional Technology and the Association for Educational Communications and Technology. In addition to reading the book, at this website you can participate in discussions of the book's chapters with the authors and others, submit any corrections should you find errors in a chapter, and discuss other issues related to learning objects. Hits: 300 )
This article provides a great overview of learning objects, and addresses the following questions: What are Learning Objects? What can a Learning Object's learning activity include? Why is there an argument over Learning Objects? Why should I use Learning Objects? Advantages of Learning Objects for individuals. Advice for the use of Learning Objects. More Learning Objects characteristics. Hits: 120 )
Common queries about RLOs. (comment: for a rather straightforward field, education and training sure seem intent on creating new jargon! Hits: 186 )
Summary: The education technology field is leading the way with some very interesting uses of XML metadata in practice. A wide range of specifications, standards, and developments exist in the area, but at the center of things is the IEEE Learning Objects Metadata (LOM) specification. In this article, Uche Ogbuji introduces LOM and shows how it can be of interest even to those who have no direct connections with education techology. Hits: 172 )
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