November 10, 2008

Hello Developers,

I would like to use the blog this week to talk more about learning objects. Learning objects are a new way of thinking about learning content. Traditionally, content comes in a several hour chunk. Learning objects are much smaller units of learning, typically ranging from 2 minutes to 15 minutes. They are self contained and reusable. When you are developing your courses please try to incorporate learning objects into the content as much as you can. Online learners need to practice what they are learning and learning objects are a great way to do that.

By visiting this website from the University of Wisconsin you will find links to learning object collections and great information about how learning objects can be used in your courses:

http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/CIE/AOP/learningobjects.html

You can work learning objects into your courses thorough additional learning resources or by working the learning object into an assignment, discussion board, or project. There are a lot of fun ways to incorporate learning objects into your courses and I am excited to see the creative ways you all find to use them in your courses!

Stay warm!

Amy