Wednesday, March 08, 2006

Learning Object Models Reviewed This short posting from the CampusContentNews reports on interesting findings regarding the use of learning objects within a Training and Development setting and speculates about how these results might (or might not) transfer to university settings. _____JH _______ Learning Object Models: reviewed.  "I reviewed some of the more popular models for learning objects regarding their educational integrity. The conclusion that I came to is that there are models for learning objects, which integrate theories of systematic instructional design (esp. Cisco Systems and NETg). These models seem to be successful as well. Cisco Systems stated that before using the learning object approach, they took nearly nine months to develop a course; with the learning object approach, however, they reduced that time to eight to twelve weeks! Cisco Systems unites 150 internal and external authors, who produced 130 courses, 2,500 lessons, and 20,000 reusable learning objects (date of figures: 2002). The foundation for this success is a well laid out guideline for the development of learning objects from Cisco’s view. They also heightened motivation among their employees by incorporating a visible reward sytem for continuing education." 8:49:29 AM    COMMENT []