Repurposing with a purpose: A story with a happy ending

Authors

  • Lyn Greaves Thames Valley University
  • Sibel Roller Thames Valley University
  • Claire Bradley London Metropolitan University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5334/2010-5

Keywords:

learning objects, reusable learning objects, RLOs, situated learning, scaffolding, repurpose, re-use, e-materials development, blended and flexible learning, action research, learning designs, digital learning literacies

Abstract

Abstract: The work reported here forms part of a UK Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) funded project (BL4ACE) (http://bl4ace.tvu.ac.uk/). This project built on previous work that evaluated the effectiveness of a learning design to underpin academic competence in a Business Studies degree. A significant concern of the blended learning design was to scaffold independent learning activities by incorporating and reusing interactive Reusable Learning Objects (RLOs) within a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). This paper reports on improvements in learner experience and performance following the transfer of the established Business Studies learning design across subject domains to a Science module. It reports on the enhancement of both modules by reusing and repurposing existing RLOs from other Institutions, and evaluates the experiences of both Business and Science students using the support provided through the interactive learning materials.

Author Biographies

Lyn Greaves, Thames Valley University

National Teaching Fellow, Senior Lecturer

Faculty of Professional Studies Business School

Sibel Roller, Thames Valley University

Head of Graduate School

Central Department Graduate School

Claire Bradley, London Metropolitan University

Research Fellow

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Published

2010-12-08