LEARNING OBJECTS DEFINITION AND USE IN < E-AULA >

摘要

This paper describes how learning objects are defined and treated in < e-aula > , a pilot e-learning system that aims to offer a personalized learning experience geared to individual student's needs. The term learning object (LO) has been on the educational agenda for several years now and has become the Holly Grail of content creation and aggregation in e-learning, promising smart learning environments, fantastic economies of scale and exciting learning experiences tailored to individual needs. Nevertheless, there are a number of aspects where more research is needed. First, there is a lack of conceptual clarity in the definition, standardization and use of LOs. Also, there has been limited emphasis on the need for introducing adaptable learning features within the LO construct. The objective of this paper is to contribute to the practical application of these concepts by presenting the < e-aula > learning objects and how the system handles personalization features to create an infrastructure for performing an individualized learning.