An Introduction

1. This web site is designed to introduce the subject of learning objects. It offers:
   
1. links to "Global Studies" learning objects
   
   
2. links to collections of learning objects
   
   
3. links to key organizations associated with learning objects and metadata
   
   
4. links to key organizations associated with learning objects and metadata
   
   
5. links to other learning objects
   
   
6. several characterizations of "learning objects"
   
   
2. This site received a "Five-Star" MERLOT review by Pat (James) Hanz: "a treasure-trove of resources for the online educator." It is highlighted in:
   
1. Steven W. Gilbert, "Collections, Convections, and Confections," Campus Technology (April 2003)
   http://www.syllabus.com/article.asp?id=7476
   
   
2. Steven W. Gilbert, "Master Clusters: Savvy Web Searches?" Campus Technology (December 2002)
   http://www.syllabus.com/article.asp?id=6990
   
   
3. The site is featured in these portals:
   
1. GEODE
   
   
2. Learning Objects Portal of theLearning Objects Group, Canada
   http://ilearn.senecac.on.ca/lop/issues/issues.htm
   
   
3. MERLOT
   http://www.merlot.org/Home.po
   
   
4. MERLOT-CATS
   http://cats.merlot.org/Home.po