This is a learning object describing what a learning object actually is. This will take us through the definition of a learning object and break down each segment to help clarify the mystery of this wonderful online tool for teaching and learning.
In this interactive object, learners read a description of value-added and non-value-added activities and then place various work duties into these two categories.
Distinguishing Leadership and Management Activities (Screencast)
In this screencast, students read about the key differences between management and leadership activities. They will review typical supervisory activities as either management or leadership.
This learning object will be used in conjunction with the DNA collection methods learning object. This learning object will cover the errors that were present in the DNA collection methods learning object and how they could be corrected.
Users of this learning object evaluate the early online experiences of four hypothetical students and record the lessons that can be learned about what to do and what not to do to create effective online learning environments.
Building Core Abilities During Student Learning Through Formative and Summative Assessment
This learning object gives instructors an opportunity to review the definitions of formative and summative assessment and list examples of the evaluations they use. In a drag and drop exercise, they classify a variety of assessment tools as either formative or summative.
Nine Principles of Good Practice for Assessing Student Learning: Where Do I Stand?
In this interactive object, instructors use an extensive inventory to assess their beliefs and uses of assessment. The inventory is based on the work of educators supported by the American Association of Higher Education Assessment Forum in 1996.
Bloom's Taxonomy For Cognitive Learning and Teaching (Screencast)
The users of this learning object read a brief introduction to the six levels of Bloom's Cognitive Taxonomy and quiz themselves on a basic understanding of the levels.
Learning About Multiple Intelligences in the Land of Oz (Screencast)
In this screencast, students read about the seven types of intelligence identified by psychologist Dr. Howard Gardner. They then review the type(s) of intelligence of each character in the Land of Oz.
In this interactive learning object, the learner practices sizing a tank-type water heater for one- and two-family residences, townhouses, and apartments with individual water heaters.