Learning Object

Definition

A learning object is a self-contained treatment of a subject aimed at imparting and possibly testing knowledge and skills. A learning object is self-contained, independent, and reusable.

Structure

A learning object consists of one or more instructional elements dealing with the same subject. Thus, a learning object forms a kind of container for thematically related instructional elements. Learning objects and their interrelationships form a learning object net, generally known as a learning net. The structure and arrangement of learning objects are referred to as the macro structure of the learning environment.

Note Note

To make best use of the strategy concept, a learning object should ideally contain several instructional elements with different knowledge types . Typical knowledge types are:

Orientation

Explanation

Practical instruction

End of the note.

The instructional elements can exist in various forms, that is, in different media representations ( media types ).

If a learning object is linked to a learning objective that is flagged as attainable , it should, as a rule, also contain the instructional element Final Test .