9. They connect prior knowledge to new content, increase understanding of abstract concepts, and have the potential for constructing individual interpretations.
10. They can also be used along with other DLOs in different ways and in multiple disciplines and fields.
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12. Digital Learning Objects Assist understanding of more abstract and complex concepts Promote engagement, proficiency Support retention Permit scaffolding with other objects Be interactive
13. What Components Belong in an Effective DLO? An effective DLO will contain, at the very least: Title Produced by Introduction Learning Objective(s) Explanation, description, background Examples of application Video Relationship to other relevant concepts Practice and Assessment Summary Photos
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15. CREATIVE LEARNING ACTIVITY Each student teacher will plan, develop and implement a Creative Learning Activity. The Activity may be an Interactive Bulletin Board, an Educational Game, a Learning Center, a Webquest, or an I-Movie. An oral presentation about the Creative Learning Activity to the seminar group may be required. Required elements of the Creative Learning Activity are: Title List of materials Directions for use Sources Photographs with captions/explanations On a separate page: A reflection on the effectiveness of the Activity.
16. Digital Learning Object (DLO)Creative Learning Activity (CLA) The DLO Title Produced by Introduction Learning Objective(s) Explanation, description, background Examples of application Video Relationship to other relevant concepts Practice and Assessment Summary Photos The CLA Title List of materials Directions for use Sources Photographs with captions/explanations On a separate page: A reflection on the effectiveness of the Activity.