[WEB4LIB] learning objects

[Bill Warters]

Sarah,
You probably should have a look at the Internet Scout Portal Toolkit if you
want to start with an open source turnkey repository. It is available at
http://scout.wisc.edu/Projects/SPT/  The Toolkit version is relatively
generic in it's utility and provides immediately available Open Archives
Initiative compatibility. The Scout Team also developed a somewhat more
complex and specialized version as part of a grant initiative called the
Collection Workflow Integration System (CWIS) that includes more focused
metadata for National Science program-related materials (you don't have to
use this feature...). My experience is limited to installing and customizing
both versions on a test server, but I was impressed with the ease of
installation and completeness of the interface and metatagging abilities.
Cheers,
Bill Warters

On 4/26/05 1:17 AM, "Sarah Graham" <sgraham at usyd.edu.au> wrote:

> I am part of a group at my library that is looking at developing a
> database, or library, of learning objects.
> 
> Essentially we want to create a searchable repository for
> educational/instructional materials created by librarians. In part this
> repository would enable sharing of information and reduce the amount of
> duplicated effort in the library. Learning objects might include handouts,
> session plans, tutorials, web pages, etc.
> 
> I was wondering whether anyone else on this list has been involved in the
> development or production of such a resource and would you be prepared to
> share some information?
> 
> Specifically, I be interested your comments on the following:
> 
> * What technologies/software did you use?
> * Did you hire an instructional designer? If so, were they a librarian?
> * What standards did you use for describing objects (e.g. did you use a
> particular metadata standard?)
> * Is the library/database accessible by students/the public, or is a
> resource restricted to staff/librarians?
> 
> Any other comments or information would be valuable.
> 
> Cheers,
> Sarah
> 
> Sarah Graham
> Faculty Liaison Librarian
> Badham Library
> Camperdown Campus
> University of Sydney
> NSW  2006
> Australia
> 
> Phone   +61 2 9351 7319
> Fax     +61 2 9351 3852
> Email   sgraham at usyd.edu.au
> 
> 

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Director, Conflict Management in Higher Education Resource Center
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Wayne State University
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