introducing learning object creator: supporting a pedagogic approach to creating your own e-learning...
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Introducing Learning Object Creator: supporting a pedagogic approach to creating your own e-learning materials
Kate BorthwickSubject Centre LLAS
Effective online materials: ‘LOs’
The LLAS/UoS model: A self-contained piece of online
learning material with an explicit focusConsistent size (granularity) Linear and non-linear approachesActivity-basedInteractive tasksLearner scaffolding Feedback
Key features of the LOC tool
Clear pedagogic approach Creation of activity-led online
learning materials (Learning Objects)
Variety and flexibility of task type and number
Enhanced feedback mechanism Attractive look and feel of learning
material for user
Learning Object Creator (LOC) training package
Authoring toolPedagogic templateUser guidesTraining workshop
Comments from users
“Using the LOC has consolidated my views on effective learning materials and increased my understanding of effective online learning material.”
(Carole Macdiarmid, University of Glasgow)
The Future
Project to develop online version of LOC with integrated pedagogical advice
Develop blended workshop Development of LO repository on LLAS
website with edited/peer-reviews LOs Develop Discussion forum for users Maintain and expand community of
users
Further information
Contact: [email protected] Information: www.llas.ac.uk/loctoolTemporary LO repository:
www.llas.ac.uk/locpilotExamples of LO model at:
www.prepareforsuccess.org.uk www.elanguages.ac.uk