Getting Started with the Reusable Learning Object Specification System
14. Resources
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Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Health E-Learning and Media (HELM) Team | A combined team of Academics, Learning Technologists and support staff which are based in the School of Health Sciences, University of Nottingham. |
| Peer Review 1 | Peer Review 1 is undertaken when the specification is complete. It is typically undertaken by a colleague who has some knowledge of the subject area and uses a document created by the HELM team to structure the review and feedback. The Author can then review the feedback and make any changes they feel are required. |
| Reusable Learning Object (RLO) | Short, self-contained, interactive and mutlimedia online learning resource with a single learning objective. |
| RLO Specification Tool | An online tool which allows content authors to create their specification, preview a RLO-like version of their speciifcation before the specification is reviewed. |
| WYSIWYG editors | "What You See Is What You Get" editors allow you to format / style your text input as you like seeingexactly how it looks. The RLO Specification system utilises this type of editor to give authors a little extra control over their content. |
Resources
| Resource | Resource Description |
|---|---|
| HELM Open Website | HELM's online repository of open reusable learning objects (RLOs). |
| HELM RLO Activity Catalogue | A resource cataloguing interactive activities developed as part of the RLOs that appear within the HELM Open Website |
Learning outcomes
By completing this resource you will be able to:
Understand how to use the HELM Reusable Learning Object (RLO) Specification System to create a RLO specification ready for review.
This resource was developed by:
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Learning Object Copyright and Terms of Use
All Learning Objects developed by the University of Nottingham School of Health Sciences, and their aggregate parts (eg text, animations), are copyright of the School of Health Sciences, University of Nottingham. Learning Objects are available for use under the Creative Commons 2.0 licence (BY-NC) and the conditions below.
Terms of Use
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- this ensures you're always using the most up-to-date version
- we gain data on usage of the Learning Objects, from access statistics and user feedback forms
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Modification
Modification to adapt Learning Objects to local circumstances is permitted, with the following restrictions:
- The modified version must clearly display the University of Nottingham logo, and the School copyright notice.
- The modified version must not be distributed outside the modifying institution without the express permission of the School.
Contacts
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Attribution
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Learning Objects for Healthcare by School of Health Sciences, University of Nottingham is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported License.