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The VET Learning Object Repository Project aimed to identify
the state of play with regard to learning objects, bringing
together multiple perspectives, diverse opinions and experiences
associated with the learning object paradigm. The project
encompassed a range of perspectives including:
- Learning design: the differentiation of learning and content
objects; levels of granularity, components of a learning
object; types of learning objects; and the central issue
of accommodating the specialised nature of the VET sector,
particularly with regard to the high level of contextualisation
required for this environment
- Technical and implementation issues: architecture; interoperability
of learning objects; contextualisation; and communication
with LMS
- Legal: digital rights in making access available
- Access and distribution: what is needed for discovery;
and catering for systemic and local distribution needs.
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The major deliverables of the VET Learning Object
Repository Project were a
suite of papers designed to both inform and guide the development
of
learning objects and learning object repositories
within the VET sector as follows:
The first report, The VET Learning Objects
Green Paper,
invited discussion on key issues on both learning
objects and learning objects repositories within the VET
sector.
The second report followed on from a
series of workshops, focus group sessions and one-on-one
expert consultations centred around the discussion topics raised in the VET Learning
Object Green Paper.
The suite of research papers covered a range of issues
centering around a number of learning object and learning
object repositories ‘hot topics’. These incorporated
various case studies and scenarios within the Australian
VET sector
and highlighted a number of major international
research efforts in this area.
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Learning
Objects Quick Guide - Developing concepts and technologies
in the VET
sector
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Learning Objects Quick Guide - Word (368Kb) and PDF (194Kb)
This guide is for managers, practitioners, course developers and technical
specialists working in the Australian Vocational Education and Training
(VET)
sector. It explains the concept of Learning Objects and summarises the
technical
and educational issues. The guide also highlights how Learning Object
technology is being implemented in practice in the VET sector at the
current
time, specifically the Australian Flexible Learning Framework’s
(Framework)
research and development in this area. The aim of this guide is to give
readers a
broad overview and to highlight references that can be followed up for
more
detail and technical information.
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VET Learning
Object Project Report
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VLOR Final Project Report - Word (632Kb)
and PDF (109Kb)
This paper represents the findings and recommendations from the VET Learning
Objects Repository project in 2003. The project was established with
the aim of demystifying learning objects and to inform the future development
of interoperable resource repositories facilitating access, sharing and
transfer of learning objects based on compatible standards within the
VET sector.
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Introduction to Standards
and Specifications for Learning Objects and Repositories
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Introduction to Standards and Specifications - Word (857Kb)
or PDF (355Kb)
The aim of this paper is to provide the Australian VET sector with a
clear and concise summary of the most important learning object and repository
standards and specifications, their pitfalls and benefits, and the associated
conformance requirements. Also covered are the standards areas relevant
to the creation of a national system of interoperable learning object
repositories.
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Learning Object Repositories:
Issues for VET Sector Organisations
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Learning Object Repositories- Word (715Kb)
or PDF (164
Kb)
This paper outlines the main issues that must be considered when implementing
a learning object approach to content development and delivery in the
VET sector. It also provides guidelines for dealing with these issues.
The main issues covered in this paper include:
- metadata
- content packaging
- learning object repositories
- learning management systems
- intellectual property and copyright
- standards
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Potential Benefits and
Challenges in the Use of SCORM in VET
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SCORM in VET - Word (1.2Mb)
or PDF (736
Kb)
The paper examines the key issues, challenges and implications for instructional
design and instructive techniques as they relate to VET and what impact
the adoption of SCORM may hold for the sector.
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Using Metadata for Online Learning Resources
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Metadata for Online Learning Resources - Word (726Kb)
or PDF (161
Kb)
This paper provides an overview of the main issues to consider when creating
metadata and metadata systems in relation to the Australian VET sector.
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Summary of Consultation
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Summary of Consultation - Word (671Kb)
and PDF (172
Kb)
This paper summarises the outcomes of a series of focus group sessions,
one-on-one expert consultations, and online discussions held over a two-month
period by the Learning Object project team after the release of the VET
Learning Object Green Paper.
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VET Learning Objects Respository Green Paper
The VET Learning Objects Project Green Paper is the first of two reports to be produced by
the VET Learning Objects Repository Project. The release of the paper will be followed up by
a series of teleconferences and focus groups designed to debate and further the key points
highlighted in the paper.
The purpose of the green paper is
to seek responses and invite discussion
from a range of stakeholders on relevant
issues surrounding Learning Object Repositories. While
the paper provides an overview of
learning objects and related issues
of metadata and granularity, it is not the intention of
this paper to add to the "What is a learning object?" dialogue,
but rather to focus on the demystification
of learning objects and to create
a better understanding of how they can be used within
the VET sector.
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