Tim,
We are developing a test system that uses a database to store the learning
objects and a seperate database that holds the structure of the learning
objects to form a module. When students access a module the system is
dynamically built from the database. To help lecturers find learning objects
that are suitable they can meta-search the descriptions of the objects, we
are also investigating a way to meta-search the actual contents of the
learning objects (easy in XML but difficult if in another format like
video). One function we are building into the system is a star rating system
so that learning objects can be rated by people who have used them and
feedback can be obtained, this will help lecturers find objects that are
more suitable, the downside to this is if a new object is released that
doesnt have a rating but is better than the present one will people use it
due to it not being rated.
Hope this helps.
If you need any further information drop me an email.
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Dale M Taylor
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Online Teaching and Learning Research Group
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From: elearning projects group: museums and galleries, libraries and
archives [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Robin Clutterbuck
Sent: 29 April 2003 12:17
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Tim
This sounds like a fascinating area - hopefully you will share your findings
with the list.
Robin Clutterbuck
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From: elearning projects group: museums and galleries, libraries and
archives [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Saward, Tim
Sent: 29 April 2003 11:41
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Subject: Question
I'd be very interested to know if anybody here is working on an elearning
project that (a) uses a database and (b) uses the particular kinds of
functionality you sometimes get with databases as an integral part of the
learning function.
In other words, I've noticed a lot of database-y sites seem to make quite a
strong distinction between the "search bit" and the "learning bit". The
learning bit is often linear, sequential types of resources (e.g. "learning
journeys") that tour a series of items in the database, selected by whoever
edits the learning bit.
But databases have the potential to "serve up" items in all kinds of orders.
Sometimes these are in ways specific to the user. Amazon, for instance, has
"shopping baskets", "favourites lists", "wish lists" and so on.
Is anyone here using this kind of functionality to allow learners to
generate their own learning experiences?
And how about things, like Amazon's lists, that allow users to share their
selections with other people?
Am interested in investigating this type of approach in the context of
constructivist learning, so would be really interested to hear about anyone
who has already done it/is planning it.
Tim Saward
Learning Resources Manager
The British Library
020 7412 7708
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