The term, learning objects is not popular now as Susan Metros explains in the next article, but the dream is not dead. After you have read the introduction, you might want to skim over the middle of this article, but make sure you read the last 2 paragraphs.
Metros, S. (2005) Learning Objects: A Rose by Any Other Name . . . EDUCAUSE Review, vol. 40, no. 4 (July/August 2005): 12–13.
To find learning objects, try searching for movies, podcasts, Flash animations, simulations and games related to your subject area.
You may be aware that there is currently a lot of research investigating the use of games for learning. Some people are claiming success in teaching "media saturated" teens using games while others are skeptical or cautious.
Multimedia Resources
Some of these sites will have videos suitable for showing in classroom, while others may be more appropriate for teacher professional development or inspiration.
- iTunes Store. We have been to the iTunes store before and no doubt you have observed that there are many video podcasts available there.
- Khan Academy. Video site specifically for learning. The videos come from YouTube, but Khan Academy organises them to make it simpler for teachers and students to find videos on specific topics.
- PBS | Learning Media. http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/
- Teachers TV. Provides professionally produced video specifically for schools.This project was funded by the UK Department for Children, Schools and Families until the budgets cuts introduced in 2010.
- School Tube. Video sharing site for schools.
- Teacher Tube. Video sharing site for teachers.
- Tangle. Video for Christian viewing. Not all content has a Christian message but content which would be offensive to Christians is not permitted.
- TED Talks. Their claim is "Riveting talks by remarkable people, free to the world." Professionally produced.
- @ Google Talks. Quality recordings of talks and lectures. Previously called Google Authors. Authors is still the largest category.
- Blip.TV. Site for independent developers.
- Flash Classroom. This site features interactive animations which can be very useful for teaching specific concepts.
- List of many more video sharing sites.
- The Educational Uses of Digital Storytelling. This site was listed in the Stimulus section but you may benefit by exploring the site further.
- Bellingham, D (2006) Discovering Digital Stories. (Youtube Video embedded above.) Use this link if the video is not showing.
- Brandt, S. (2008) Digital Storytelling with Photostory (No audio)
- Bull, G. and Kadger, S. (2004) Digital Storytelling in the Language Arts Classroom. Learning & Leading with Technology Volume 32 Number 4.
- Integrating Digital Storytelling in your Classroom.
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