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Object-Oriented E-Education for PK-16

Students and Teachers

Dr. Robert J. BeckUniversity of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

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“Learning objects … are destined to forever change the shape and form of learning, and in so doing, … will also usher in an unprecedented efficiency of learning content design, development, and delivery.”

-- H. Wayne Hodgins, “The Future of Learning Objects” (2000)

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Definition

• any digital resource • that can be reused • to support learning

-- Wiley, “Connecting Learning Objects to Instructional Design Theory” (2000)

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E-Learning Object Repositories for PK-16 Students and Teachers

• GEODE

• IDEAS

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GEODE Portal

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GEODE Portal

• Global Education Online Depository and Exchange

• Grade Level: 13-16

• Identification and entry of objects was overseen by the UWM’s Center for International Education

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GEODE Portal

• Currently features 178 “Global Studies” Learning Objects

• Exclusively digital

• http://www.uw-igs.org/

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GEODE Portal

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GEODE Portal

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IDEAS Portal

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IDEAS Portal

• Interactive Dialogue with Educators from Across the State – Teacher-reviewed

• Grade Level: PK-16

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IDEAS Portal

• Exclusively digital

• “Global Studies” subject search

• Seeks to help Wisconsin educators meet Wisconsin Model Academic Standards

• Now includes “VideoIDEAS” Resources

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IDEAS Portal

• Currently features 202 “Global Studies” Learning Objects.

• The tagging of these objects was overseen and funded by the University of Wisconsin System’s Institute for Global Studies.

• http://www.ideas.wisconsin.edu/

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IDEAS Portal

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IDEAS Portal

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Copyright Robert J. Beck 2004.

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