A LEARNING OBJECT SUCCESS STORY

Authors

  • Robin Mason
  • Chris Pegler
  • Martin Weller

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24059/olj.v9i1.1805

Keywords:

Learning objects, holistic learning experience, re-usability, ePortfolio

Abstract

This paper outlines an approach to designing a course entirely in learning objects. It provides a theoretical basis for the design and then presents evaluation data from a master’s level course using this design. It also describes several re-uses of the learning objects on other courses and in different contexts. Each learning object is conceived as a whole learning experience, thus avoiding many of the problems associated with assembling components of disparate kinds.

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Published

2019-03-19

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 1 (2005)

Section

Empirical Studies

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