I. Introduction to learning objects. An abridged history of learning objects / Robert R. Saum -- Repositories / Cathleen S. Alfano, Susan L. Henderson -- An overview of learning object repositories / Argiris Tzikopoulos, Nikos Manouselis, Riina Vuorikari -- Psychological principles for reusable learning object-based learning system design / David B. Dawson -- Engineering reusable learning objects / Ed Morris -- II. Developing instruction using learning objects. American sign language learning objects for instruction: a higher education perspective / Rosemary M. Lehman, Simone C.O. Conceicão -- Transforming instructional design ideas in to SCORM-conformant learning products / Vanessa P. Dennen, Kira S. King -- Teaching frameworks for context-rich instruction: design objects / Kevin Oliver -- Using learning objects for rapid deployment to mobile learning devices for the U.S. Coast Guard / Pamela T. Northrup, William T. Harrison -- Learning objects for employee training and competency development / Anne-Marie Armstrong -- Developing and using learning objects: implications for course content strategies / Christine H. Olgren, Patricia Ploetz -- Bridging the academic divide: a collaborative production model for learning objects in workforce development -- III. Tool-based solutions for the development and implementation of learning objects. Being a content expert is fun again with Pachyderm / Tom Hapgood -- Using learning objects in K-12 education: teachers and QuickScience / Karen L. Rasmussen -- Creating a patchwork quilt for teaching and learning: the use of learning objects in teacher education / Janette R. Hill, Michael J. Hannafin, Arthur Recesso -- IV. Appendices. Appendix A: Theory under the hood / David B. Dawson -- Appendix B: Digital asset repositories; Appendix E: Learning object authoring tools / Elspeth McCulloch.
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"This book offers practical models of how learning objects are being applied in education, organizations, industry, and the military. It includes diverse strategies used across these groups to apply learning objects -- from the use of firmly-grounded theoretical contexts to practical tool-based solutions, models and real-world practices"--Provided by publisher.