Foreword ...................................................... vii
Preface ......................................................... x
Section I: Introduction to Learning Objects
Chapter I
An Abridged History of Learning Objects ......................... 1
Robert R. Saum, Daytona Beach Community College, USA
Chapter II
Repositories ................................................... 16
Cathleen S. Alfano, Florida Distance Learning Consortium,
USA
Susan L. Henderson, Florida Distance Learning Consortium,
USA
Chapter III
An Overview of Learning Object Repositories .................... 29
Argiris Tzikopoulos, Agricultural University of Athens,
Greece
Nikos Manouselis, Agricultural University of Athens, Greece
Riina Vuorikari, European Schoolnet, Belgium
Chapter IV
Psychological Principles for Reusable Learning Object-Based
Learning System Design ......................................... 56
David B. Dawson, University of West Florida, USA
Chapter V
Engineering Reusable Learning Objects .......................... 70
Ed Morris, RMIT University, Australia
Section II: Developing Instruction Using Learning Objects
Chapter VI
American Sign Language Learning Objects for Instruction:
A Higher Education Perspective ................................. 95
Rosemary M. Lehman, University of Wisconsin-Extension, USA
Simone С.O. Conceição, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee,
USA
Chapter VII
Transforming Instructional Design Ideas into SCORM-Conformant
Learning Products ............................................. 104
Vanessa P. Dennen, Florida State University, USA
Kira S. King, Instructional Systems Design Consultant, USA
Chapter VIII
Teaching Frameworks for Context-Rich Instruction: Design
Objects ....................................................... 119
Kevin Oliver, North Carolina State University, USA
Chapter IX
Using Learning Objects for Rapid Deployment to Mobile
Learning Devices for the U.S. Coast Guard ..................... 140
Pamela T. Northrup, University of West Florida, USA
William T. Harrison Jr., University of West Florida &
U.S. Navy, USA
Chapter X
Learning Objects for Employee Training and Competency
Development ................................................... 159
Anne-Marie Armstrong, Wayne State University, USA
Chapter XI
Developing and Using Learning Objects:
Implications for Course Content Strategies .................... 174
Christine H. Olgren, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA
Patricia Ploetz, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point,
USA
Chapter XII Learning Objects:
A Case Study in Teacher Education ............................. 195
Charlotte J. Boling, University of West Florida, USA
Chapter XIII
Bridging the Academic Divide: A Collaborative Production
Model for Learning Objects in Workforce Development ........... 213
Tom Cavanagh, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-
Worldwide Campus, USA
Section III: Tool-Based Solutions for the Development
and Implementation of Learning Objects
Chapter XIV
Being a Content Expert is Fun Again with Pachyderm ............ 232
Tom Hapgood, University of Arkansas, USA
Chapter XV
Using Learning Objects in K-12 Education: Teachers and
Quick ScienceTM ............................................... 245
Karen L. Rasmussen, University of West Florida, USA
Chapter XVI
Creating a Patchwork Quilt for Teaching and Learning: The
Use of Learning Objects in Teacher Education .................. 261
Janette R. Hill, University of Georgia, USA
Michael J. Hannafin, University of Georgia, USA
Arthur Recesso, University of Georgia, USA
Section IV: Appendices
Appendix A
Theory Under the Hood ......................................... 281
David B. Dawson, University of West Florida, USA
Appendix В
Digital Asset Repositories .................................... 298
Elspeth McCulloch, Brevard Community College, USA
Appendix С
Learning Object Authoring Tools ............................... 310
Elspeth McCulloch, Brevard Community College, USA
About the Authors ............................................. 313
Index ......................................................... 321
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