Learning object
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Definition
- Learning objects are reusable learning objects
- Small (relative to the size of an entire course) instructional components that can be reused a number of times in different learning contexts.
- “digital entities deliverable over the internet” (Wiley, 2000, p.3)
Learning Object Repositories
In the case of digital learning resources, there are many problems to be overcome before we can expect widespread reuse and sharing. Learning tends to be highly contextual, and context is not as easy to disseminate as data alone. (Learning )
- http://www.merlot.org/ (specialized in microworlds)
- la main à la pate
- Ariadne
Links
- http://www.reusability.org/read/ (on line book)
- http://ijklo.org/ (This is an open content on-line journal)
- http://learningobjects.org/ (Portal with advice, good links for articles, etc.)
References
- Wiley, David A. (2000). Connecting learning objects to instructional design theory:
A definition, a metaphor, and a taxonomy. In D.A. Wiley (Ed.). The Instructional Use of Learning Objects [on-line]. Available: http://reusability.org/ read/.