The repurposing and reuse of learning objects is of particular interest to the JISC (Joint Information Systems Committee). Edge Hill University’s ReFORM project is one of 19 funded projects, focussing upon the (re)development of a module to incorporate Reusable Learning Objects (50% externally sourced and 25% internally sourced).
Our ReFORM project aims to redevelop an existing Professional Development 10 week, 15 credit, level 6 module, CPD304: Dyslexia and Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) in Higher Education – Support Issues. The revamped module, which will be included in the Faculty’s extensive traditional and virtual marketing and recruitment campaigns, is part of a suite of modules leading to the Edge Hill award of the Certificate of Professional development in Inclusive Learning Support in HE (Dyslexia).
The project will involve the repurposing of objects (drawn from Jorum and other credible sector sources) related to themes which are germane to learning support, such as writing, reading and memory, and (providing materials to bridge a current gap) the generation of new multimedia objects which focus on learners’ narratives relating to such themes.
This blog will serve as an ongoing reflective tool, with various members of the project team contributing. Further details can be found on the project website (currently under development. URL will be poste here soon)
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