Elementary School Teachers’ opinions on a Learning Object Repository in Turkey
JOURNAL OF INTEGRATED DESIGN AND PROCESS SCIENCE, vol.14, no.2, pp.53-61, 2012 (Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 14 Issue: 2
- Publication Date: 2012
- Journal Name: JOURNAL OF INTEGRATED DESIGN AND PROCESS SCIENCE
- Journal Indexes: Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.53-61
- Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: No
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.