Learning Objects for Instruction January 30, 2016

Objectives By the end of this session, you will be able to: Define Learning Objects Demonstrate how Learning Objects are ‘glued together’ to make a course Identify the templates used to achieve the desired learning outcome Describe Learning Object cohesion levels and their usability

What is a Learning Object? A learning object (LO) is any grouping of materials that is structured in a meaningful way and is tied to an educational objective. The ‘materials’ in a learning object can be documents, pictures, simulations, movies, sounds, and so on. Structuring these in a meaningful way implies that the materials are related and are arranged in a logical order. But without a clear and measurable educational objective, the collection remains just a collection. - (Smith, 2004)

LO: A Schematic Diagram

Using LOs’

Governance for LOs’ - SCORM

Outcome-based Learning Object

Learning Object Template

Aspects of Building LO Psychological Pedagogical Technological Cultural Pragmatic

LO Class Cohesion Level

LO Class Cohesion Level (Continued)

LO Class Cohesion Level & Reusability

LO Class Cohesion Decision Tree The End Result: Remain Context Free

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