The University of Dundee, UK.
Med Teach. 2011;33(4):286-90. doi: 10.3109/0142159X.2011.557104.
The use of learning objects (LOs), small chunks of learning stored digitally and reused or referenced to support learning, was described as a promising approach to the creation of e-learning modules or programmes. In practice, however, the early enthusiasm has waned and the approach has not been widely adopted. It is argued that this was due, at least in part, to a neglect of the pedagogy and an emphasis on the technical aspects of interoperability and reusability. This article describes a practical approach to constructing a learning module using LOs where a commentary links LOs selected for inclusion in the programme. The commentary tells the story of the e-learning module and provides the learner with a context for an LO. It can be viewed as a 'personal learning assistant' that advises students about the management of their learning and relates the e-learning module to the overall learning outcomes for the curriculum. The commentary also allows the lecturer to comment on LOs selected for inclusion in the programme which otherwise might have to be adapted or excluded when the programme was constructed. The use of a commentary to link and introduce LOs has been successfully adopted in the development of e-learning programmes. Teachers are encouraged to consider the approach and to look again at the use of LOs to create e-learning resources.
学习对象（LOs）的使用，即将学习内容存储为数字形式的小块，以便重复使用或参考，以支持学习，被描述为创建电子学习模块或计划的有前途的方法。然而，实际上，早期的热情已经消退，这种方法并没有得到广泛采用。有人认为，这至少部分是由于忽视了教育学，而过分强调了互操作性和可重用性的技术方面。本文描述了一种使用 LOs 构建学习模块的实用方法，其中评论将链接到该计划中包含的 LOs。评论讲述了电子学习模块的故事，并为学习者提供了 LO 的上下文。它可以被视为“个人学习助手”，为学生提供学习管理方面的建议，并将电子学习模块与课程的整体学习成果联系起来。评论还允许讲师对计划中包含的 LOs 进行评论，否则在构建计划时可能需要对其进行调整或排除。使用评论来链接和介绍 LOs 的方法已成功应用于电子学习计划的开发。鼓励教师考虑这种方法，并再次考虑使用 LOs 创建电子学习资源。
