Introduction

=Introduction to Learning Objects =


 ** ANSWER  1 ** :  A learning object is a resource, usually digital and web-based, that can be used and re-used to support learning. //Wikipedia// **ANSWER 2: **  A reusable, collection of information used as a modular building block for e-learning content. Learning objects are most effective when organized by a meta data classification system and stored in a data repository such as an Learning Management System (e.g. Scootle or Studywiz). A learning object has also been defined as: a. Any entity, digital or non-digital, that may be used for learning, education or training. b. Any digital resource that can be reused to support learning Web-based interactive chunks of e-learning designed to explain a stand-alone learning objective. c. A digitized entity which can be used, reused or referenced during technology supported learning.  //MH// ===Another  **QUESTION** : Why display learning objects on an IWB?  **Click** HERE **for an answer.** ===

 **<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">Intro Tasks - explore some learning objects on the IWB: ** <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;"> PLC QUICK Links Page - Link to IWB Resources on the PLC intranet page An excellent list of Links for IWBs Virtual House Plan Scootle - Learning Object Resource Portal You have been invited to create an account in Scootle, the Le@rning Federation’s repository of digital resources for educators. It’s easy to sign up, click on this link: @http://www.scootle.edu.au/ec/register.action?key=kgeMObef, fill in your details and you will be sent an email from Scootle asking you to confirm your registration. Once you have confirmed, you will have access to over 8000 quality teaching and learning resources for Australian and New Zealand schools. A learning object in PowerPoint - tessellations A learning Object in the Smart Notebook Software Some more fun activities to use on the SmartBoard - Games as learning objects Who wants to be a Milionaire in PowerPoint: Balancing Chemical Equations Notebook File Return to Home