Definition, Charateristics and various standards of learning object (Blog week 4)

Q1. a) Define what are learning objective and what are the characteristics of a learning objective?
1a) A learning objective is an outcome statement that captures specifically what knowledge, skills, attitudes learners should be able to exhibit following instruction.

Characteristics of learning objective

• Objectives should identify a learning outcome
• Reflect broad conceptual knowledge and adaptive vocational and generic skills
• Reflect essential knowledge, skills or attitudes
• Objectives should be consistent with course goals
• Objectives should be precise
  

Q1b) There are various standards for learning objects, what are the SCOXM and AICC standards?
1b) SCORM stands for Sharable Content Object Reference Model, which is a set of specifications that, when applied to course content, produces small, reusable e-Learning objects. A result of the Department of Defense's Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) initiative, SCORM-compliant courseware elements are easily merged with other compliant elements to produce a highly modular repository of training materials.

AICC standards apply to the development, delivery, and evaluation of training courses that are delivered via technology, i.e., more often than not, through learning management systems. AICC stands for the Aviation Industry CBT [Computer-Based Training] Committee (AICC), which is an international association of technology-based training professionals that develops training guidelines for the aviation industry.