Re: learning object size

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Subject: Re: learning object size
From: Errol Thompson (errol.thompson@wnp.ac.nz)
Date: Wed 16 Feb 2000 - 04:04:19 MET 

From: "Errol Thompson" <errol.thompson@wnp.ac.nz>
Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2000 15:04:19 +1200
Subject: Re: learning object size

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> On Tue, 15 Feb 2000 09:56:06 +1200 Errol Thompson wrote:
> >This will mean smaller more focused
> >objects joint with others to form larger chunks of learning.
>
> My question would be: What is the right level of encapsulation and
> size of learning objects?

My preference is for the size to be determined from how long a
student might be expected to spend on that chunk of learning.
However, there has to be some flexibility in part because of the
nature of the content. I tend to think in terms of learning object
hierarchies. At the higher levels, the student is integrating ideas
and concepts from a number of lower level chunks. If I follow this
approach then how do you determine the size of the composite
learning object? Does it include the size of the component chunks?

I see another learning object concept coming through in some of
this discussion. These learning objects provide functionality for
discussion or collaboration. These can not be defined by the same
size criteria as content or skill based learning objects.
Errol Thompson
Senior Lecturer
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Massey University at Wellington
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Email: E.L.Thompson@massey.ac.nz
Phone 64 4 801 2794 ext: 8531
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