Rapid Development of Reusable Learning Objects

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Rapid Development of Re-usable Learning Objects

• with
• SoftChalk LessonBuilder
• Texas Distance Learning Association Conference
• Presented by
• Steven Saltzberg
• Marketing Director
• Steve_at_softchalk.com

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Defining Learning Objectsthe beginning

• Learning Technology Standards Committee of the
  IEEE
• Alliance of Remote Instructional Authoring
  Distribution Networks of Europe of the European
  Union Commission
• Instructional Management System (IMS) of
  EDUCOM/EDUCAUSE

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Defining Learning Objects

• The essential Learning Objects idea..
• Create small (relative to the size of an
  entire course) instructional components that can
  be reused in different learning contexts.

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Which is to say

• A learning object is instructional content
  that can be easily packaged, delivered, shared
  and reused in different learning contexts.

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Benefits of Learning Objects

• Digital in format
• Sharable either thru linking on the internet or
  packaging and providing to other users
• Reusable - May be re-combined for different
  purposes in different contexts
• Interactive usually, but not always

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Learning Object Examples

• Digital images, audio, video snippets
• Text snippets
• Animations
• small web-delivered applications like Flash games
  or Java applets
• web pages or applications or other media that
  combine any of the above

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Shareable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM)

• Technical Standards to enable the reuse of
  web-based learning content across multiple
  environments and products
• Example SCORM-compliant learning objects may be
  able to communicate directly with your schools
  Learning Management System

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Barriers to creating and using Learning Objects.

• I dont know how!
• It sounds complicated!
• I already have a full-time job!
• I dont have time!
• I dont know where to begin!

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What is LessonBuilder?

• SoftChalk LessonBuilder
• a powerful web lesson editor that lets you
  easily create engaging, interactive web lessons
  for your e-learning classroom.

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Faculty Friendly Features

• Easy to Learn, Easy to Use
• Engaging for Students
• Professional-looking Results
• Package for Portability into any LMS/CMS

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SoftChalks LessonBuilder Learning Objects

• Multimedia Content
• Text, Audio, Images, Video
• Interactive Learning Games
• Flashcards, Matching, Word Searches,
  Seek-a-Word, Ordering, Drag n Drop
• Quick Response Questions/Surveys
• Multiple Choice, Multiple answer, Short Answer,
  T/F, Ordering, Matching
• Pop-up text annotations

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How LessonBuilder creates Sharable Learning
Objects A demonstration
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Thank you for your interest!

• For more information
• Contact Steve Saltzberg
• steve_at_softchalk.com
• or go to
• www.softchalk.com