Enhancing the library and information management curriculum through reusable learning objects

Sales, N; Kendall, M; Delbridge, R

Abstract

Increased communication with practitioners and improved curriculum coverage of specialist sectors have been identified as priorities for Library and Information
Management (LIM) educators. This paper discusses a project exploring the potential for reusable learning objects (RLOs) as a response. Ten reusable learning objects on law librarianship, one of which was then repurposed for the health information sector, were created in consultation with practitioners and their use evaluated using an action research strategy. The issues which arose during the creation and deployment of the RLOs are discussed, including granularity, interoperability, levels of learning activity and impact. Positive feedback from both students and
practitioners indicates the value of the approach.

Citation

Sales, N., Kendall, M., & Delbridge, R. (2007). Enhancing the library and information management curriculum through reusable learning objects. ITALICS, 6(2), 52-61. https://doi.org/10.11120/ital.2007.06020052

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Jan 1, 2007
• Deposit Date: Apr 14, 2015
• Journal: ITALICS: Innovations in Teaching & Learning in Information & Computer Sciences
• Electronic ISSN: 1473-7507
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 6
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 52-61
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.11120/ital.2007.06020052
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11120/ital.2007.06020052
• Related Public URLs: http://journals.heacademy.ac.uk/journal/ital