Elementary school teachers' opinions on a learning object repository in Turkey

Arslan K., YILDIRIM İ. S.

Journal of Integrated Design and Process Science, vol.14, no.3, pp.53-61, 2010 (Scopus) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 14 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Journal Name: Journal of Integrated Design and Process Science
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.53-61
  • Keywords: distance learning, elementary school, learning object repository, learning objects, open educational resource
  • Middle East Technical University Affiliated: Yes

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.