Title: Imagining and developing a system for reusable learning designs: lessons from LAMS

Authors: J.R. Dalziel

Addresses: MELCOE, Room 248, Building E6A, Macquarie University, NSW 2109, Australia

Abstract: This paper reviews current problems with e-learning content, and introduces the new field of learning design, which focuses on sequences of collaborative activities that can be captured, stored, reused and adapted. It discusses a range of case studies from the implementation of LAMS (Learning Activity Management System), an open source system, which is inspired by the learning design approach. The paper concludes with reflections on how the combination of content and learning designs may herald a new era of large-scale reuse within e-learning.

Keywords: learning design; sequences; learning objects; design reuse; learning activity management; LAMS; open source software; e-learning content; online learning; education; collaboration.

DOI: 10.1504/IJCEELL.2007.013228

International Journal of Continuing Engineering Education and Life-Long Learning, 2007 Vol.17 No.1, pp.33 - 42

Published online: 12 Apr 2007 *

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