Developing reusable learning objects: Hacettepe university case

Abstract

This paper reports the integration process of learning object development in Design, Development and Evaluation of Educational Software course at the Department of Computers Education and Instructional Technology at Hacettepe University. A total of 52 students in 11 project groups participated this study. The course was offered in a blended learning environment and each group had a hands-on experience on designing and deploying their own content. A 4-step design process was adopted, which included Preparing Content, Content Packaging, Deployment of the packages, and Repository and Reuse. By the end of the course, teacher trainees produced and published their own content and expressed their experience as unique and sustainable for further engagement.