The implementation of reusable learning object : realizing the entrepreneurship of Open University Malaysia

The design of reusable templates and learning objects is one way of reducing costs while concurrently improving the pedagogical aspects of open and distance learning at Open University Malaysia (OUM). Producing reusable learning objects has given the University an edge on competitiveness and entre...

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Main Authors: Kaur, Abtar, Halimatolhanin, Mohd Khalid, Ho, Yu-Jin, Kenneth
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Ho, Yu-Jin, Kenneth
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description The design of reusable templates and learning objects is one way of reducing costs while concurrently improving the pedagogical aspects of open and distance learning at Open University Malaysia (OUM). Producing reusable learning objects has given the University an edge on competitiveness and entrepreneurship OUM have successfully designed a unique model that 1s suitable and practical for its own needs. An action research related to the design and development of learning objects was conducted with Deans Academic Staff (who are also Subject Matter Expert), and the production team which includes among others the Project Manager, instructional Designer Multimedia Programmer and Graphic Designer. This paper is about realizing the implementation of reusable learning objects It delves into the practical workings and processes involved during the direct hands-on development of learnlng objects and identifies key areas and critical success factors which determine the practicality and cost-effectiveness of learning object development. It also highlights the crucial involvement and cooperation from all the parties involved, which include the policy makers, academic staff as well as the design and development team. The results show that reusabll~tyo f the learnlng objects will become the key word for the enhancement of entrepreneurship in higher education in institutions like the OUM. The impact of the reusable e-learning materials on the betterment of entrepreneurship of the university is highly important. This paper raises questions on whether the approaches explored in using reusable leaming objects project is cost effective for OUM to become an entrepreneurial university.
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spelling my.oum.1212013-05-15T03:57:29Z The implementation of reusable learning object : realizing the entrepreneurship of Open University Malaysia Kaur, Abtar Halimatolhanin, Mohd Khalid Ho, Yu-Jin, Kenneth LC5201 Education extension. Adult education. Continuing education The design of reusable templates and learning objects is one way of reducing costs while concurrently improving the pedagogical aspects of open and distance learning at Open University Malaysia (OUM). Producing reusable learning objects has given the University an edge on competitiveness and entrepreneurship OUM have successfully designed a unique model that 1s suitable and practical for its own needs. An action research related to the design and development of learning objects was conducted with Deans Academic Staff (who are also Subject Matter Expert), and the production team which includes among others the Project Manager, instructional Designer Multimedia Programmer and Graphic Designer. This paper is about realizing the implementation of reusable learning objects It delves into the practical workings and processes involved during the direct hands-on development of learnlng objects and identifies key areas and critical success factors which determine the practicality and cost-effectiveness of learning object development. It also highlights the crucial involvement and cooperation from all the parties involved, which include the policy makers, academic staff as well as the design and development team. The results show that reusabll~tyo f the learnlng objects will become the key word for the enhancement of entrepreneurship in higher education in institutions like the OUM. The impact of the reusable e-learning materials on the betterment of entrepreneurship of the university is highly important. This paper raises questions on whether the approaches explored in using reusable leaming objects project is cost effective for OUM to become an entrepreneurial university. 2004-09-21 Conference or Workshop Item PeerReviewed text https://library.oum.edu.my/repository/121/1/TheImplementationOfReusableLearningObjects-RealisingTheEntrepreneurshipOfOpenUniversityMalaysia%5BAbtarKau.pdf Kaur, Abtar and Halimatolhanin, Mohd Khalid and Ho, Yu-Jin, Kenneth (2004) The implementation of reusable learning object : realizing the entrepreneurship of Open University Malaysia. In: SEAAIR 2004 China Conference , 21-23 September 2004, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China. (Submitted) https://library.oum.edu.my/repository/121/
spellingShingle LC5201 Education extension. Adult education. Continuing education
Kaur, Abtar
Halimatolhanin, Mohd Khalid
Ho, Yu-Jin, Kenneth
The implementation of reusable learning object : realizing the entrepreneurship of Open University Malaysia
title The implementation of reusable learning object : realizing the entrepreneurship of Open University Malaysia
title_full The implementation of reusable learning object : realizing the entrepreneurship of Open University Malaysia
title_fullStr The implementation of reusable learning object : realizing the entrepreneurship of Open University Malaysia
title_full_unstemmed The implementation of reusable learning object : realizing the entrepreneurship of Open University Malaysia
title_short The implementation of reusable learning object : realizing the entrepreneurship of Open University Malaysia
title_sort implementation of reusable learning object : realizing the entrepreneurship of open university malaysia
topic LC5201 Education extension. Adult education. Continuing education
url https://library.oum.edu.my/repository/121/1/TheImplementationOfReusableLearningObjects-RealisingTheEntrepreneurshipOfOpenUniversityMalaysia%5BAbtarKau.pdf
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