Learning Objects

Because we didn't have an online discussion this week concerning Learning Objects, I thought I would start a post here about them. I realise many of you have done the same but hopefully, my writings and the links I have found, offer just as much insight - I know they did for me. Happy reading!

Some Learning Object Definitions

"Any entity, digital or non-digital, that may be used for learning, education or training"
- IEEE Learning Technology Standards Committee

""modular digital resources, uniquely identified and metatagged, that can be used to support learning"
- National Learning Infrastructure Initiative

"any digital resource that can be reused to support learning"
-David Wiley

"learning objects let organizations build thousands of customised courses to meet individual needs from a library of organisational knowledge, and then update those courses with a single action."
- WBT

Examples of Learning Objects

Was reading through emily's blog and saw that some examples of learning objects were needed. Dont actually use learning objects in the workplace myself but below is a few that I found through the net. Some links go to the actual learning object themselves, others just write about it but you cant actually try it.

Virtual Courseware Project: http://www.sciencecourseware.org/eecindex.php

Learning Management system: http://www.wbtsystems.com/

An interactive drawing object: http://www.imaginationcubed.com/Imagine

Interactive multimedia adventures: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/fun.html

As a side note, the 'Learning Federation' http://www.thelearningfederation.edu.au/ has many online learning objects available.

Information Link on Learning Objects

"The Instructional Use of Learning Objects " - http://reusability.org/read/

* This is absolutely the best thing I have ever found! Ok, a tad of an exaggeration but I recommend you click on the link. It is the online version of a book called, 'The Instructional use of Learning Objects'. It is divided into five major sections:
-Learning objects explained
-Learning objects and constructivist thought
-Learning objects and people
-Learning objects implementation war stories
-Learning objects and the future
Whilst all these sections may not be relevant, some of the writings in the book are extremely interesting. Not to mention its entirely free to read!

ANYWAY...

When I get a chance I will summarise one of the articles (give it time though, they are fairly big!).
Or perhaps someone else might like to read one and give me their thoughts on it? Dot points on the major areas will do. Is this wishful thinking? haha..