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      Digital learning objects: A need for educational leadership

      Falloon, Garry; Robin, Janson; Annick, Janson
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      Falloon, G., Robin, J. & Annick, J. (2009). Digital learning objects: A need for educational leadership. Agora, 44(3), 48-53.
      Permanent Research Commons link: https://hdl.handle.net/10289/5424
      Abstract
      Despite increasing interest in technology-assisted education, technology-based instructional design still lacks support from a reliable body of empirical research. This dearth of reliable information hampers its integration into mainstream school systems. In fact, many teachers remain resistant to using technology in the classroom. In order to overcome teacher resistance to technology in the classroom, we have sought to follow a process described by Friesen to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the educational use of digital learning objects (DLOs) from the teachers' point of view.

      This article explores the opportunities and challenges inherent in using digital learning objects and reports on the impact of DLO use at both the classroom and school levels. By providing research that links students' use of DLOs with the development of key competencies, we hope to sharpen teachers' visions of how DLOs can help them achieve their educational goals, and to encourage DLO uptake for educational purposes. Finally, we envision a DLO that can assist school principals in the facilitation of educational leadership and help transform teachers' attitudes toward technology-based teaching.
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      2009
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      Journal Article
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      History Teacher's Association of Victoria
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      This article has been published in the journal: Agora. Used with permission.
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