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Learning Objects Finding, Evaluating, and Downloading Presented by Dean Lodes Wisc-online.com Fox Valley Technical College Appleton, WI

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Learning ObjectsFinding, Evaluating, and

DownloadingPresented by Dean Lodes

Wisc-online.com

Fox Valley Technical College

Appleton, WI

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What is a Learning Object?

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What is a Learning Object?Learning objects are small web based units of

educational information that are flexible, reusable, self-contained, competency-based, and are searchable on the web.

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What is a Learning Object?Learning objects are small web based units of

educational information that are flexible, reusable, self-contained, competency-based, and are searchable on the web.

Flexible - usable in multiple learning environments and across disciplines.

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What is a Learning Object?Learning objects are small web based units of

educational information that are flexible, reusable, self-contained, competency-based, and are searchable on the web.

Flexible - usable in multiple learning environments and across disciplines.

Reusable - can be viewed over and over again.

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What is a Learning Object?Learning objects are small web based units of

educational information that are flexible, reusable, self-contained, competency-based, and are searchable on the web.

Flexible - usable in multiple learning environments and across disciplines.

Reusable - can be viewed over and over again.

Self-contained - do not require external information.

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What is a Learning Object?Learning objects are small web based units of

educational information that are flexible, reusable, self-contained, competency-based, and are searchable on the web.

Flexible - usable in multiple learning environments and across disciplines.

Reusable - can be viewed over and over again.

Self-contained - do not require external information.

Competency-based - the content should be from a reliable source.

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What is a Learning Object?Learning objects are small web based units of

educational information that are flexible, reusable, self-contained, competency-based, and are searchable on the web.

Flexible - usable in multiple learning environments and across disciplines.

Reusable - can be viewed over and over again.Self-contained - do not require external information.Competency-based - the content should be from a

reliable source.Searchable - Not necessarily by large search engines.

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Jet Transition Course For Pilot Training

Unit 1

Why flying jets is different and exciting.

Lesson 1The thrill of flying jets.

Learning ActivityTo understand the different sensations involved in jet flying.

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Finding Learning ObjectsWhere are they out there?

Flink Learning - a k-5 learning environment using fun games. http://flinklearning.com/

MERLOT - a free and open multimedia educational resource for learning and online teaching http://www.merlot.org/merlot/index.htm

IQity Reactor - a learning object repository that allows educators to create and share custom curriculum. http://www.iq-ity.com/home/

WiscOnline - a web-based repository of learning objects. http://www.wisc-online.com

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Evaluating Learning ObjectsWhat makes a good Learning Object?

small web-based units

flexible

reusable

self-contained

competency-based

searchable on the web

MOST IMPORTANTLY!!! Do they work?

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Questions?

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Contact InformationDean Lodes – [email protected]

Mary Hansen –[email protected]