Student Learning with Reusable Learning ObjectsDamon N. GatenbyInstructional TechnologistTracey A. RussoInstructional Technology ManagerUniversity of Massachusetts Dartmouth

What are Reusable Learning Objects?Learning objects Web-basedReusableSelf-contained learning unitsObjective oriented2

Uses of RLOs in Higher EducationTeach content i.e. a lecture in audio format that can be reused each semesterEnable self-assessment mastery of content through simulations and practice drillsEnable repeated viewing or listening for self-mastery of course contentProvide technical training in an interactive format that engages 21st century student learners3

Benefits of RLOsProvide anytime access to students for learning experienceShare content in departments to avoid duplicating workProvide information via audio and/or video to personalize learning experience4

Library Tutorials to Build Informational Literacy SkillsProject goal: Increase student library research skills across the disciplines Began with Liberal Arts majorFunded by Sloan-C grantLibrary staff stipendsStudent worker for RLO productionInvestment of ID team skills and management of projectStrategic Plan Goal 5.2.d3: “…continue to support the university community in developing the information literacy of students, faculty, and staff by pursuing greater engagement, reflective institutional assessment, and appropriate support services.”5

The Building ProcessPlanning StageLibrarian generated list of possible tutorialsLiberal Arts faculty input of typical assignmentsSelection and prioritizing of tutorial developmentDevelopment StageLibrarian generated contentProduction timelineFaculty, ID Team & librarian review6

Tutorials CompletedPrimary and Secondary Sources: Recognizing the Difference*Reading Citations in an Online Database*Popular Magazines and Scholarly Journals*Using Truncations*Using Boolean Terms: AND, OR, NOT*Evaluating Internet ResourcesWhat is Plagiarism?Citing Sources: Why and When**Includes self-assessment module7

Tutorial & Assessment Demonstration Using Boolean TermsTutorialPrimary & Secondary SourcesSelf-AssessmentReading Citations in an Online DatabaseSelf-Assessment8

Branching Assessment Questions9Q1aQ2aQ3aQ1Q2Q3EndCorrect PathIncorrect PathDefault Path

Intergration to Classes: WMS 10110

Individual Learning Object Usefulness Evidence of Student LearningStudent Survey Results:11

Average Learning Object Usefulness Evidence of Student LearningStudent Survey Results:12

Evidence of Student LearningStudent Survey Results: Did the tutorials help you complete your research assignment more effectively? 13

What We’ve LearnedFaculty need guidance and support on how to best integrate the tutorialsStress coordination with librarian affiliateCreate faculty support notesAccess to tutorials in multiple places LMS repositoryLibrary repositoryDigital repositoryIn development14

What We’ve LearnedIssues encounteredDevelopment can be time consuming and expensiveProcess model createdFuture RLO developmentEngage faculty in learningobject development15

Learning Object Examples on CampusFaculty Generated“What is History?”Gail Mohanty, Liberal ArtsNarrated PowerPoint“Setting up a Sterile Field”Kristen Sethares, NursingVideo“What it means to be a Writer” Catherine Houser, Liberal ArtsAudio Interview16

Learning Object Examples on CampusStaff Generated“Using the Browser Check in myCourses” Katelyn Huynh, ID TeamTutorial “Writing Resources”Jeannette Riley, ID TeammyCourses Learning Module17

Writing Resources18

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Student Learning with Reusable Learning ObjectsQuestions?Resources can be found here:Sloan SlideshareLibrary tutorialshttp://www.lib.umassd.edu/find/sublistNew.html?display=10Contact Usidteam@umassd.edu 508 999-8501 orhttp://www.umassd.edu/cits/instructional/developmentThank you!20