What is a Learning Object?
- Will Sumerall
- Carol SoftChalk
Not exactly sure what a Learning Object is? Don't worry—it isn't complicated.
A learning object is a digital resource that has been designed as a small "chunk" to maximize the number of learning situations in which it can be reused. For example, a learning object could be an ordering activity or a crossword puzzle.
Working with learning objects offers flexibility for both course authors and for learners. For authors, it is easier and more interesting to create learning content when you have a repository of learning objects from which you can draw. And your learners will enjoy the interactive learning experience when your learning content includes the learning objects you'll find in the SoftChalk Cloud Learning Object repository.
The learning objects featured in the SoftChalk Share Repository include lessons and interactive learning activities created with SoftChalk. Learning activities include: interactive self-check questions, Connections, Crossword, Drag'N'Drop, FlashCard, Hot Spot, Identify, Image Map, Image Matching, Labeling, Memory, Ordering, Pairs, Slideshow, Sorting, Timeline, and Word Search.
For more details on scored activities and quiz items and how to get started with SoftChalk Cloud, please see the FAQ: I see that SoftChalk has a number of activities and quiz items. Do you have a list of which items can be scored?
For more details on presentation activities and quiz items and how to get started with SoftChalk Cloud, please see the FAQ: I see that SoftChalk has a number of activities and quiz items. Do you have a list of which items are for presentation?
For more details on SoftChalk Cloud and how to get started, please see the FAQ:
How do I get started with SoftChalk Cloud?, the SoftChalk Cloud Quick Start Guide, the SoftChalk Cloud Guide and the SoftChalk Cloud website.