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Instructional Technology Conference 2008

Title: Creating Learning Objects with LodeStar

Name: Hollyanna White

Audience Level: All

Audience: Faculty

Length: One hour

Abstract:
LodeStar helps supply content to an interactive educational activity (learning object) in the form of a Star Interaction. An easy-to-use interface makes the software practical for beginner, intermediate, and advanced users. Screen prompts and fill-in-the-blank forms enable instructors to quickly create learning objects that will enhance the learning process.

Description:
LodeStar helps supply content to an interactive educational activity (learning objects) in the form of a Star Interaction. An easy-to-use interface makes the software practical for beginner, intermediate, and advanced users. Screen prompts and fill-in-the-blank forms enable instructors to quickly create learning objects that will enhance the learning process. The learning objects are used to enhance online courses through the use of timelines, flashcards, and numerous other learning object activities. Graphics and text within interactive learning objects are used to interest students of all learning styles.

Session Type: Lecture/Presentation

Contact information/affiliation:
Hollyanna White
Chattanooga State Technical Community College
Center For Distributed Education (CDE)
4501 Amnicola Highway
Chattanooga, TN 37406-1097

Equipment: Internet connection and LCD Projector. Presenter will supply laptop.


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