1. August, 2006Glen Collins and Lisa St. Croix, Memorial University 1 Creating Learning Objects in a Team Environment Glen Collins Lisa St. Croix MERLOT, August 2006

2. Creating Learning Objects in a Team Environment August, 2006Glen Collins and Lisa St. Croix, Memorial University 2 Purpose of Project Distance Education and Learning Technologies (DELT) at Memorial University partnered with Memorial’s School of Nursing Purpose: To develop multimedia rich computerized learning modules and learning objects, to assist learners in their development/ review of selected psychomotor nursing skills

3. Creating Learning Objects in a Team Environment August, 2006Glen Collins and Lisa St. Croix, Memorial University 3 Why do the Project? Original focus… To find more stimulating and engaging ways to teach psychomotor nursing skills to nurses and other health professionals To better accommodate the educational needs of nurses and other health professionals living in remote areas

4. Creating Learning Objects in a Team Environment August, 2006Glen Collins and Lisa St. Croix, Memorial University 4 Why do the Project? Current focus… To provide learning resources that support a variety of learner’s needs To create Los suitable for use by our learners and for CLOE submission Build expertise in creating learning objects Take a leadership role in creating the foundation for a pan - Atlantic learning objects repository

5. Creating Learning Objects in a Team Environment August, 2006Glen Collins and Lisa St. Croix, Memorial University 5 Project Funding Module development initiated under: Canarie (Industry Canada) and a Memorial University Special Initiatives Fund Learning object development presently under: Inukshuk Funding (Bell Canada and Rogers Communication )

6. Creating Learning Objects in a Team Environment August, 2006Glen Collins and Lisa St. Croix, Memorial University 6 LO Pedagogy A blended approach that combines the traditional behaviorist approach to learning skills with… Exploratory components that encourage learner interactivity (exercise, assessment, and reflection categories) with… Adult Learning Principles

7. Creating Learning Objects in a Team Environment August, 2006Glen Collins and Lisa St. Croix, Memorial University 7 Team Environment LO’s developed with team approach Team members: Project Manager Subject Matter Expert Instructional Designer Multimedia Team Video Producers/Directors

8. Creating Learning Objects in a Team Environment August, 2006Glen Collins and Lisa St. Croix, Memorial University 8 LO’s Under Current Development Blood Sampling (Venepuncture) IV Preparation IV Insertion IV Removal IV Complications

9. Creating Learning Objects in a Team Environment August, 2006Glen Collins and Lisa St. Croix, Memorial University 9 Blood Sampling Learning Object Launch Object

10. Creating Learning Objects in a Team Environment August, 2006Glen Collins and Lisa St. Croix, Memorial University 10 Strengths Development of a strong team environment Strong work ethic already present Build on individual strengths Strong communication between members Independent work time Regular team meetings

11. Creating Learning Objects in a Team Environment August, 2006Glen Collins and Lisa St. Croix, Memorial University 11 Challenges Obtaining ongoing funding - high cost of development Co-ordination of many team members Controlling scope creep Keeping the LO current

12. Creating Learning Objects in a Team Environment August, 2006Glen Collins and Lisa St. Croix, Memorial University 12 Triumphs The development of 5 very usable and pedagogically sound learning objects The development of strong team relationships Improved skill development by all team members

13. Creating Learning Objects in a Team Environment August, 2006Glen Collins and Lisa St. Croix, Memorial University 13 Solutions Recyclable components Framework/Template or “Engine” Programmed pieces –Jeopardy – style gameJeopardy – style game –Drag and dropDrag and drop –Interactive diagrams –Video, etc. LOs that can be used in other environments Use Flash, XML, MySQL/PHP

14. Creating Learning Objects in a Team Environment August, 2006Glen Collins and Lisa St. Croix, Memorial University 14 Lessons Learned Teamwork is effective if everyone understands the game plan and are kept current “Can Do” attitude is vital Don’t be afraid to try new things The scope of the project needs to be clearly defined upfront Can rely on tried and true development methods if a particular project’s timeframe does not allow new ideas/technologies to be fully explored.

15. Creating Learning Objects in a Team Environment August, 2006Glen Collins and Lisa St. Croix, Memorial University 15 Contact Information Glen Collins glenc@mun.ca 709 737 4067 Lisa St. Croix lstcroix@mun.ca Other Examples http://www.distance.mun.ca/media/samples/