1. eContent Ismail Dout – 18 April 2015

2. What is eContent? Products available in digital form that will enhance eLearning and eTeaching. It typically refers to music, animation, simulations and images that are available for download or distribution on electronic media.

3. From the old to the new ! OldNow Text books with static illustrationsComputer bases interactive activities Teacher-based learningLearner-based learning learning accompanied by hearing and seeing practical learning and experiencing Limited reachExtended reach

4. WCED eContent - Over 5000 files (44 Gigs)

5. Digital Learning Objects (DLO’s) A perspective… And Another A learning object is any grouping of materials that is structured in a meaningful way and is tied to an educational objective (Johson, 2003) Small units that can be fitted together in a number of ways to produce a customized learning experiences – Hodgins & Corner, 2000

6. About Metadata Information about DLO WCED in line with international standards Helps with – Searching and cataloguing – Ownership, attribution and rights management – Communicating with LMS

7. Metadata for WCED DLOs

8. Before Access Delivery Good quality Curriculum aligned Necessary rights/permissions – OERs (open use) – Sorted from owners – WCED resources – Disclaimer to cover any transgressions Easy to use

9. Delivery Platforms of WCED Website Articles Tips Guidelines Links LMS Digital Repository Digital Learning Objects (DLO’s) Freedom Toasters Lots of storage Ideal for videos Download offline

10. Curriculum Website http://www.wcedcurriculum.westerncape.gov.za

11. Repository – FET Contents SubjectNumber Physics181 Chemistry140 Life Science70 Geography30 Maths90 Tourism26 Business Studies7 Accounting5 Afrikaans10 Total565

12. Repository – GET Content SubjectTotal Afrikaans6 Arts and Culture2 EMS8 English44 Life Skills50 Literacy5 Numeracy7 Maths26 Science26 Science & Tech2 Social Science3 Technology3 Sign Language2 Total184

13. Repository Hit - 2014 Total Hits 114686

14. Demo - Digital Repository http://testing.wcape.school.za/elearn/

16. FET Downloads

17. Advance Search

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19. Acknowledgement Guidelines for Authors of Learning Objects – Rachel S. Smith Pedagogical Designs for Generation of Contents for the Community - Anurag Saxena E-CONTENT DEVELOPMENT: A MILESTONE IN THE DYNAMIC PROGRESS OF E- LEARNING - LIZERON EREMIAS et Al Schools.discoveryeducation.com ClassroomClipart.com