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Introduction to "Learning Objects"
by John Fleischman 

 Imagine a world where everyone could access learning materials at any
time, in just the right context, and in a variety of media. Actually,
that world may not be that far off into the future. The vision of
modularized, customized, and personalized instruction is emerging today
in the form of learning objects and new standards for learning
technology. 

The fundamental idea behind learning objects is the notion of small,
reusable chunks of instructional media that can be used individually or
strung together to provide units of instruction. Learning object media
might be in the form of text, graphics, audio, video, animation, or any
combination. In the broadest sense, a learning object is any digital
resource that can be reused to support learning. These learning objects
are delivered over the Internet, meaning that any number of people can
access them and use them simultaneously. 

To facilitate the widespread adoption of the learning objects approach,
a collection of standards and specifications has been adapted from
multiple sources. Known as the Sharable Content Object Reference Model
(SCORM), the classification system allows for the interoperability of
digital learning materials. By using the SCORM classification system,
anyone who develops a learning object can be assured that it will
interoperate with other content using that same approach. 

For more information: 

Advanced Distributed Learning Initiative (Source of SCORM) 
The IEEE Learning Technology Standards Committee (Source of learning
object metadata) 
Learning Object Tutorial 
Learning Object Repositories 

About John Fleischman 
Mr. Fleischman is a nationally recognized authority on the use of
instructional technology and adult learning. He's currently employed as
Director of Technology Services at the Sacramento County Office of
Education. Mr. Fleischman was a Featured Presenter at TRLD 2006. 



Steve Quann
NCSALL, NCTN, and NELRC  
At World Education
44 Farnsworth Street
Boston, MA 
617.482.9485



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article?could you access and post? JW
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Mariann Fedele 
  To: LearningDisabilities at nifl.gov 
  Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2006 10:06 AM
  Subject: [LearningDisabilities 428] "Learning Objects"


  Hello LD list colleagues,

   

  There is an excellent article in the Technology, Reading and Learning
Diversity e-newsletter by John Fleischman, "Introduction to 'Learning
Objects'"

         

        It begins,

        "Imagine a world where everyone could access learning materials
at any time, in just the right context, and in a variety of media.
Actually, that world may not be that far off into the future. The vision
of modularized, customized, and personalized instruction is emerging
today in the form of learning objects and new standards for learning
technology."

        The article can be found at:
        

               
             

       

  http://archives.subscribermail.com/msg/JOHN69D0167D.htm 

   

  What questions/concerns/promises does this article raise for you as
adult literacy providers, and in terms of serving students with learning
disabilities, difficulties and differences?

  I posted this message to the NIFL Technology and Literacy discussion
list as well and would like to cross-post any responses from the LD list
to the Tech list.

   

   

  Regards,

  Mariann

   

  Mariann Fedele
  Coordinator of Professional Development, 
  Literacy Assistance Center
  Moderator,
  NIFL Technology and Literacy Discussion List
  32 Broadway 10th Floor
  New York, New York 10004
  212-803-3325
  mariannf at lacnyc.org 
  www.lacnyc.org 

   



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