Conceptualizing and Characterizing a Learning Object

MASTER IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE

TEACHING FOR SELF-DIRECTED

LEARNING (Online Program)

October,2013

Conceptualizing and characterizing a LO

RESIDENTIAL SESSIONS

Patricia Alvarez

SESSION AGENDA

- Learning objects concept and charaterization

- Practical design advice - Learning opportunities - Drafting a LO

Main Objective

Analyze the

concept and

characteristics of a

learning object by

means of theory

and sample

exploration.

What is a learning object?

What is a learning object?

Let’s explore…

-Donnarumma, D. (2008).

http://www.llas.ac.uk/materialsbank/mb095/Managing_your_ti

me.html

-Bogoya, A. (2010). Composting: A viable solution in our

school. Online available: http://rochi-

vrc.blogspot.com/p/lo1.html

-Rodríguez,M.(2013).

http://mcespinosa04.wix.com/letswritetogethergp#!task-2/c1ozf

-Duque et Al.(2013) http://virtualistening.jimdo.com/lo2/

http://www.llas.ac.uk/materialsbank/mb095/Managing_your_time.html

http://www.llas.ac.uk/materialsbank/mb095/Managing_your_time.html

http://rochi-vrc.blogspot.com/p/lo1.html






http://virtualistening.jimdo.com/lo2/

A working Definition

Any grouping of

materials

(learning activities) that is

structured in a

meaningful way and is

tied to an educational

objective ( Johnson, 2003)

Learning Objects: A working Definition

A key quality LO:

• contains a level of

interactivity,

• will have defined

learning outcomes

and specific tasks or

activities for the

learner. (Dickens, A. and Corner, A. (n.d.)

Characteristics of Learning Objects:

Content of the material

Pedagogical Potential

File types, copyright and accessibility

Taken from: Alvarez, P. (2013). Conceptualizing and characterizing a

learning object.

Characteristics of Learning Objects:

Cost effectiveness

Customizability

Flexibility

Retrieved from:

Smith, R. (2004). The new media consortium. Guidelines for Authors of Learning Objects.

Online available: http://archive2.nmc.org/guidelines/NMC%20LO%20Guidelines.pdf

http://archive2.nmc.org/guidelines/NMC LO Guidelines.pdf

Designing LOs some

practical advice

Think ahead…

• What educational problem are

you trying to solve?

• How do you envision your

learning object being used?

Retrieved from:

Smith, R. (2004). The new media consortium. Guidelines for Authors of Learning Objects. Online

available: http://archive2.nmc.org/guidelines/NMC%20LO%20Guidelines.pdf


Designing LOs some practical

advice Think ahead…

• What copyright issues can you

identify?

• What resources do you have

available for developement? Retrieved from:




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Designing LOs some

practical advice

• Keep your educational goal in focus

• Choose meaningful content that

directly supports your educational

goal

• Present content in appropriate

ways

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Designing LOs some

practical advice • Select appropriate activity

structures

• Offer the learner a choice of paths

through the learning object

• Offer a range of activities that

address different modalities of

learning

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Designing LOs some

practical advice

• Offer prompt and constrcutive

feedback

• Consider assessment issues

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Learning opportunities of your LOs

Enhance your

VLRCs by

including

pictures of the

school/s

participating of

the project and if

possible pictures

of your own

students.

This fosters the

sense of

belonging and

also prompts the

creation of a

community


Give your students

immediate feedback

opportunities. Naming

this sections like: Let’s

see how much you

have learned … or

something similar

Use conversational

and friendly language


Screenshot taken from:

http://readingstrategies.jimdo.com/

Personalize learning,

make it more

meaningful to

students



http://dianisgp.wix.com/speakeasy#!step-

1/c1m7n

Use short and clear

instructions, ( make

sure langauge is

error free)



http://wordyvlrc.blogspot.com/2012/10/lo2.html

Model instructions to

reasure

understanding


Screenshot taken from: https://sites.google.com/site/elbosquespeaksenglish/let-s-work-

on-it/warm-up

As part of the

home page,

tell your

learners what

they can learn

by means of

the VLRC,

what its

sections are

and how to

make the best

out of its use.


Have your

students

use the

VLRC

sections

which

were

designed

to scaffold

their

learning.


The use of free

digital photos

and your own

pictures is higly

advisable

Refer your

students

constantly to

consult and

make use of

all the

sections of

your VLRC


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form:http://www.taringa.net/posts/humor/12028643/Frases-de-

Sheldon-Cooper.html#

It’s your

turn now!

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