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Friday, November 22, 2002
Learning Objects 101: A Primer for Neophytes - Glenn Millar
Ask any three educators what a learning object is, and you're liable to get three different answers. For some, learning objects—small reusable chunks of learning—represent a major paradigm shift away from the traditional unit of learning that has dominated formal education for the last two centuries—the course. In its place, we will erect monolithic databases that can be searched in the blink of an eye to create discrete learning that is highly flexible, individualized, and personally relevant. For others, learning objects are just a fancy new handle for something that teachers have been doing for years—sharing. The discussion, dare we say debate, has been underway for years and is likely to continue for some time to come.
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