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Learning Objects Repository Architecture & Functionalities

Pr A. Senteni

University of Mauritius

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Management tools on the Virtual C

Registration Desk

VL3S

Agendas/TimeTables

Students/Group

Profiles

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Flexibility (use in multiple contexts)

Ease of updates, searches and

content

Interoperability & Customization

Competency-Based Learning

Increased value of content 

Learning Objects Repositories Digital Libraries

Reusable Learning Objects

& Semantic Search Tools

Knowledge Management Tools

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a model for ushttp://www.eoe.org/

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Anatomy of a Learning Object

• Centered around learning objective

• Content/information supports the objective and promotes the achievement of the learning outcome

• Practice/Feedback ensures mastery

© Harvi Singh

hsingh@centra.com

http://www.centra.com/

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a user’s view of the overall architecture

LO Repository

LO Interface local

content DB

WWW

Virtual U

Agriculture Course 12

I) Animal Genetics

II) Animal Production

Farm OperationsBiology of ProductionExample 1Example 2

III) Animal Reproduction

Virtual U

registered user

open access/ search / combine / tools

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LO Repository Local Content DBVirtual U

Store for locally developped content

or mirrors sites

RLO

Reusable Learning Objects

Local orWeb Ref

Metadata(ontology)

WWW

Academic Modules

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Combination of RLOs

Academic Management Tools

Communication Tools

Security Filters

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LO Repository Local Content DBVirtual U

Heavy & Static

SQL server

or any

Light & Flexible

XML ?

Light & Static

Perl

Which technology ?

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Open architecture for :

Current Online Delivery & Consistant Content Devt

Course Devt Environment (dynamic RLO combination tools)

Multiple entries points for different kind of needs

Partnership