Although it is possible to create learning objects or content packages within virtual learning environments (from which it may be possible to export them) there are also a number of content packaging or Learning Object creation tools which have been used in the UKOER programme.
As the discussion around the use of Content Packaging noted ( [...]
Another approach taken in UKOER for the use management and sharing of OER management has been to use mainstream web publishing tools such as Wordpress, Content Management Systems, and ’simple’ websites (’simple’ being a website created and managed without using a CMS ). One of the challenges this approach faces is that such tools are [...]
Within the UKOER programme there has been some use of virtual learning environments or related classroom or collaboration tools in the management and distribution of OERs (see also the list of learning object/ content-packaging creation tools in use ).
Wimba
http://www.wimba.com/
Evolution
Blackboard
http://www.blackboard.com/
OpenStaffs
Trying to decouple storage and use of educational materials. Moving resources/ course materials out of BlackBoard into Hive. Then [...]
One interesting development in the UKOER programme has been how many projects have chosen to build their own repository/database to manage their content in some form. Normally the phrase ‘we’ve built our own repository’ makes me worry in the same that ‘we’re developing our own standard’ or ‘our own controlled vocabulary’ does. However, these projects have had [...]
In the UKOER programme a number of projects have chosen to use repository software to manage their educational materials. Such software may be commercial, open source, or hosted (often using open source). Alongside research information systems, repositories occupy an increasingly well established position in institutional infrastructure for managing and sharing research materials (including theses, preprints, and metadata about articles). Consequently for many institutions they offer [...]
In the UKOER programme, Web 2.0 tools have been used to manage, promote, and provide better access to open educational resources. This post outlines what tools have been used and briefly notes how they’ve been used. Details about the projects can be found at http://www.jisc.ac.uk/oer and futher technical information can be found http://prod.cetis.ac.uk/query.php?refineterm=theme&refinevalue=UKOER&format=descriptions .
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