1. Using Learning Objects to Improve Learning Outcomes of Learning Disabled Students in an Illinois CTE Program Seburn Pense Jennifer Calvin Dennis Watson Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

2. Background of Study Population: 5 schools in Delta region of Southern Illinois Ag. Ed course on horticulture Random assignment to control or experimental groups Pre and post tests Anecdotal evidence

3. Specific Learning Disabilities Millions of students affected in K-12 classrooms Types of disorders Help through: –Basic English phrases when possible –Illustrations with text –Self-paced format –Include voice over

4. Learning Objects Definition –Interactive pieces of digital learning that address and teach a specific learning objective Should be SCORM compliant Some schools use SCLO instead Include three elements: –Textual –Conceptual –Practical

5. Using LOs to help LD Students TCP addresses the needs of LD students –Textual: using basic English phrases voice over –Conceptual: Use of illustrations with text voice over –Practical: practice praxis self-paced

6. SCORM Sharable Content Object Reference Model Set of technical standards for e-learning software products Allows your learning object to be used with any learning management systems (LMS) Uses metatags Required to put LOs in a repository

7. SCLOs Sharable Content Learning Objects Not quite SCORM compliant Still sharable, but: –Can not be disassembled –Can not be edited –Resulting components cannot be reassembled to the current pedagogical needs

8. How to Create an LO 1.Think of one topic you teach 2.Think of two learning objectives that students struggle to learn and retain 3.Outline a review or activity that students can work through on their own 4.Develop the content 5.Use simple software such as PPT or Word to develop the “lesson” 6.Add illustrations and voice over 7.Test with students, revise, test again