Proof of Concept Project for Learning Objects

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Proof of Concept Project forLearning Objects

• Florida
• Kentucky
• Maryland
• SREB

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K-20 Initiative Complete Algebra Course

• LOs developed as SCOs
• Saved in Desire2Learn repository software
• Tested on 5 learning management systems
• eCollege
• Desire2Learn 7.2
• Educator
• WebCT
• Blackboard 5.5 and 6.0
• Completed by May, 2004 for beta testing in
  summer, 2004
• Delivered in fall, 2004

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Important Issues

• Determine basic terminology and requirements
• Establish development process and criteria
• Select or develop templates
• Develop memorandum of understanding between
  states
• Discuss and determine jury process

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Important Issues

• Adopt LOM and GEM metadata standards
• Ensure cross walk between metadata standards
• Develop cross walk in state standards
• Agreement on intellectual property issues
• Technical assistance from Academic ADL co-Lab and
  Desire2Learn
• Collaboration among participants
• Integration with instructional management systems

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Pilot Project Outcomes

• Provide lessons learned and resources
• Test interoperability
• Test metatagging in a K-20 environment
• Develop algebra content in SCOs