Learning Objects for Instruction: Design and Evaluation

Learning Objects for Instruction: Design and Evaluation

Author: Taylor Northrup, Pamela

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2007-04-30

Total Pages: 348

ISBN-13: 159904336X

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Learning Objects for Instruction shows how practical models of learning objects solutions are being applied in education, organizations, industry, and the military. It includes diverse strategies used across these groups to apply learning objects -- from the use of firmly-grounded theoretical contexts to practical tool-based solutions. The reader will find a thorough history, solid models and real-world practices for using learning objects for instruction in a variety of settings. Greater numbers of organizations are expected to embrace the use of objects for instruction as issues of standardization continue to be worked out.


Online Education Using Learning Objects

Online Education Using Learning Objects

Author: Rory McGreal

Publisher: Psychology Press

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 390

ISBN-13: 0415335124

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E-learning is becoming integral to on-site education in universities worldwide, and the rapid explosion of interest in the subject means that this timely, cutting edge book will be an instant and indispensable resource. Among educators, the development of reusable learning objects made accessible via the internet is ever more important to teaching and learning at university. This book takes a studied look at the current state of online education, presenting advice on the creation, adaption and implementation of learning objects and metadata. Including articles written by some of the leading innovators in the field, this book takes the reader through: * designing effective learning objects * creating learning objects * transforming existing content into resuable learning objects * building a metadata management system This book will be essential reference material for course developers at university, postgraduate students, teachers and learners in the field of e-learning.


Creating a Reusable Learning Objects Strategy

Creating a Reusable Learning Objects Strategy

Author: Chuck Barritt

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2004-05-07

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 078797708X

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Step-by-step, Creating a Reusable Learning Objects Strategy shows how to create and implement a reusable learning objects (RLO) strategy that is flexible enough to accommodate your individual needs or use across a global organization. Creating a Reusable Learning Objects Strategy outlines the benefits and challenges of RLO and shows how to compare your current development process with one based on reusable learning objects. The book also helps evaluate the level of changes you will need to account for during the transition to RLO.


e-Learning by Design

e-Learning by Design

Author: William Horton

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-01-20

Total Pages: 639

ISBN-13: 1118047125

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From William Horton -- a world renowned expert with more than thirty-five years of hands-on experience creating networked-based educational systems -- comes the next-step resource for e-learning training professionals. Like his best-selling book Designing Web-Based Training, this book is a comprehensive resource that provides practical guidance for making the thousand and one decisions needed to design effective e-learning. e-Learning by Design includes a systematic, flexible, and rapid design process covering every phase of designing e-learning. Free of academic jargon and confusing theory, this down-to-earth, hands-on book is filled with hundreds of real-world examples and case studies from dozens of fields. "Like the book's predecessor (Designing Web-based Training), it deserves four stars and is a must read for anyone not selling an expensive solution. -- From Training Media Review, by Jon Aleckson, www.tmreview.com, 2007


The Systematic Design of Instruction

The Systematic Design of Instruction

Author: Walter Dick

Publisher: Prentice Hall

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780205585564

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1. Introduction to instructional design – 2. Conducting front-end analysis to identify instructional goal(s) – 3. Conducting a goal analysis – 4. Identifying subordinate skills and entry behaviors – 5. Analyzing learners and contexts – 6. Writing performance objectives – 7. Developing assessment instruments – 8. Developing an instructional strategy – 9. Developing instructional materials – 10. Designing and conducting formative evaluations – 11. Revising instructional materials – 12. Designing and conducting summative evaluations.


First Principles of Instruction

First Principles of Instruction

Author: M. David Merrill

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2012-10-06

Total Pages: 588

ISBN-13: 1118235029

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This handy resource describes and illustrates the concepts underlying the “First Principles of Instruction” and illustrates First Principles and their application in a wide variety of instructional products. The book introduces the e3 Course Critique Checklist that can be used to evaluate existing instructional product. It also provides directions for applying this checklist and illustrates its use for a variety of different kinds of courses. The Author has also developed a Pebble-in-the-Pond instructional design model with an accompanying e3 ID Checklist. This checklist enables instructional designers to design and develop instructional products that more adequately implement First Principles of Instruction.


Instruction in Libraries and Information Centers

Instruction in Libraries and Information Centers

Author: Laura Saunders

Publisher:

Published: 2020

Total Pages: 389

ISBN-13: 9781946011091

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"This open access textbook offers a comprehensive introduction to instruction in all types of library and information settings. Designed for students in library instruction courses, the text is also a resource for new and experienced professionals seeking best practices and selected resources to support their instructional practice. Organized around the backward design approach and written by LIS faculty members with expertise in teaching and learning, this book offers clear guidance on writing learning outcomes, designing assessments, and choosing and implementing instructional strategies, framed by clear and accessible explanations of learning theories. The text takes a critical approach to pedagogy and emphasizes inclusive and accessible instruction. Using a theory into practice approach that will move students from learning to praxis, each chapter includes practical examples, activities, and templates to aid readers in developing their own practice and materials."--Publisher's description.