This resource explains what learning objects are and how they may be used in a learning event. It also explains the purpose of the learning design.<\/p>\n
A learning object (LO)<\/strong> is a digital, open educational resource that is created to assist in a learning event. Learning and reusability reside at its core. Each learning object will have a learning design.<\/p>\n LOs are often used in teaching of troublesome concepts or to illustrate content and engage learners. Educators use learning objects for a variety of reasons. Learning objects can:<\/p>\n Using learning objects, and sharing with others, give educators and developers an opportunity to collaborate and engage in a community of practice to enhance learning environments and the craft of teaching.<\/p>\n There are some arguments that learning objects lack substance, because to enable it to be reusable the context in which it was originally used needs to be minimal. This paradox refers to an object\u2019s granularity. The more granular a learning object is, the more reusable it is in other contexts. The more integrated a learning object is, the less reusable it is in other contexts.<\/p>\nWhy Use Learning Objects<\/h2>\n
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Use In Learning<\/h2>\n