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May 5, 2006 This month...
...we have an article by John Fleischman, one of our 2006
Featured Presenters that you won't want to miss. Read about
VIP-Signature Series presentations still available and then
see who won a free registration to attend the 25th annual TRLD
Conference!
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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.
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And the Winner Is.....
"Kay Mehas, Director of K-8, Eugene, OR"
Kay, come on down to San Francisco, CA - February 1-3, 2007!
Kay has won a free 2007 TRLD conference
registration fee just for answering our 2006 Evaluation Survey...and
being lucky enough to have her name drawn! Nearly half of you gave us
your feedback about the 2006 Conference and we truly appreciate both
the encouragement and the suggestions for improvement.
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2007 Call for Speakers
Do you use successful technology strategies, methods, or best
practices that you want to share? Presenters who can describe or
demonstrate innovative uses of technology in one of the strands are
encouraged to submit proposals. Presentations that focus on practical
applications are especially considered, as well as interactive
sessions.
Be a part of this prestigious learning community of
TRLD speakers.
Submit your proposal on-line today!.
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Over the 25 years that TRLD has grown and evolved,
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