Monday, September 13, 2004

A Conceptualization of Learning Objects I'm reposting this item with D'Arcy Norman's comments about David Davies' framework for explaining the place and role of learning objects. Davies' conceptualization is useful, but will make more sense to instructional designers than it will to instructors. My own view is that learning objects are mapped data; the map can be very sketchy and simple or quite elaborate, but it is the act of mapping that distinguishes raw materials from learning objects. Syllabi provide the most traditional mappings for courses. Since syllabi are familiar to all instructors, I find it useful to start with syllabi when explaining the role of learning objects to the faculty. Syllabi are both reusable and modifiable but their adabtability diminishes as they become more deeply nested into texts, programs, and grading systems. JH ______ David Davies on Learning Objects. David Davies just posted an entry on learning objects that has a reasonable description of what a learning object is (to him). He's also got a nice, clear diagram showing the reusability paradox, and how assets, learning objects, and content packages fit along the spectra of organization and reusability. [D'Arcy Norman @ The Learning Commons] 9:06:29 AM    COMMENT []