Learning Objects

A learning object is an interactive online tool which can be used to teach students about a particular subject. Some learning objects can also be downloaded.

There are many interesting and useful learning objects out there but it is important to make sure that any objects used are used with a clear learning purpose in mind. Students should not simply be wasting time by using them aimlessly.

I feel that often learning objects are most useful in extending and refining knowledge after the basis of a topic has already been established and understood.

Many learning objects are great tools in cognitivism,(in the way that they require students to organise information), behaviourism (as students are rewarded for correct answers) and sometimes constructivism (when the learning object places students in a demonstrative "real-world" scenario).