ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS' OPINIONS ON A LEARNING OBJECT REPOSITORY IN TURKEY

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Arslan, Kursat | Yildirim, Soner

Affiliations: Department of Computer Education and Instructional Technology, Erciyes University, Turkey | Department of Computer Education and Instructional Technology, Middle East Technical University, Turkey

Abstract: The aim of this paper is to investigate elementary teachers' opinions on a learning object repository in an elementary school. For this purpose, a learning object repository is constructed including digital learning resources accessible to teachers, students, and other potential users. In the paper we introduce and describe properties of a new learning object repository developed specifically for teachers at the elementary school level in Turkey. Qualitative research model with an open-ended questionnaire was used assess how elementary teachers integrate a learning object repository into their educational environment. The study consists of a sample of 11 elementary school teachers in Turkey. Initial findings reveal that learning resources such ELOR can used effectively by teachers, especially when they become active participants of a learning environment by adding a learning object into the repository they have.

Keywords: learning objects, learning object repository, distance learning, elementary school, open educational resource

Journal: Journal of Integrated Design & Process Science, vol. 14, no. 3, pp. 53-61, 2010