Share Paper: An Implementation Model for a Learning Object Repository

  1. Ken Abernethy, Furman University, United States
  2. George Piegari, Virginia Military Institute, United States
  3. Han Reichgelt, Georgia Southern University, United States
  4. Kevin Treu, Furman University, United States
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Abstract: In this paper, an implementation model is presented for creating a learning objects repository to support introductory computing courses. The primary implementation goals are: that a user be able to search the repository and retrieve collections of learning objects that address specific learning outcome requirements; that the objects have a granularity allowing flexibility in their packaging for various purposes; that the interface for the repository should enable users to enhance the existing material or to contribute new material. A framework, related to the Cisco reusable learning object model, is presented for a typical learning object, and methods are presented for ...