Is There a Learning Orientation in Learning Objects?
Article
David Jonassen, University of Missouri, United States ; Daniel Churchill, National Institute of Education-Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
International Journal on E-Learning, in Norfolk, VA ISSN 1537-2456 Publisher: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), Waynesville, NC USA
Abstract
Based on contemporary theories of learning, this article takes a critical view of the concept of learning objects. Learning objects decompose content into granular pieces of information that can be stored, retrieved, and reused in instruction. Current conceptualizations of learning objects support traditional, objectivist forms of instruction. While there are no implicit restraints on the concept of learning objects in terms of their complexity, interactivity, and cognitive functionality, the current industry standards cannot describe the rich interactions necessary for meaningful learning, such as problem solving. Also, the metadata used to describe them provides very little useful information for the instructional designer deciding how to use learning objects. We argue for richer, multidimensional conceptions of learning objects, including information objects, conversation objects, learning objects, thinking objects, knowledge objects, and activity objects. Additionally far richer metadata are needed to describe learning functions, purpose, and outcomes.
Citation
Jonassen, D. & Churchill, D. (2004). Is There a Learning Orientation in Learning Objects?. International Journal on E-Learning, 3(2), 32-41. Norfolk, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved March 19, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/12813/.
© 2004 Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)
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