Introduction

What are Learning Objects?

Global Studies Learning Objects

Other Learning Objects

Learning Object Collections

Organizations

Bibliography

An Introduction

This web site is designed to introduce the subject of learning objects. It offers:

• several characterizations of "learning objects"
• links to "Global Studies" learning objects  
• links to other learning objects
• links to collections of learning objects 
• links to key organizations associated with learning objects and metadata
• a select bibliography

The author, Dr. Robert J. Beck of the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee's Center for International Education, welcomes your comments and suggestions.

This site received a "Five-Star" MERLOT review by Pat (James) Hanz: "a treasure-trove of resources for the online educator." It is highlighted in:

• Steven W. Gilbert, "Master Clusters:  Savvy Web Searches?" Campus Technology (December 2002)
  • http://www.syllabus.com/article.asp?id=6990 
• Steven W. Gilbert, "Collections, Convections, and Confections," Campus Technology (April 2003)
  • http://www.syllabus.com/article.asp?id=7476

The site is featured in these portals:

• GEODE
• MERLOT
  • http://www.merlot.org/Home.po
• MERLOT-CATS
  • http://cats.merlot.org/Home.po
• Learning Objects Portal of the Learning Objects Group, Canada
  • http://ilearn.senecac.on.ca/lop/issues/issues.htm

Center for International Education
http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/CIE/
UW-Milwaukee - Milwaukee, WI 53201

© 2007 Robert J. Beck, Ph.D.  All rights reserved. 
Send your comments concerning the site to rjbeck AT uwm DOT edu

Created:  May 17, 2001
Last Updated: January 23, 2007