How to judge the quality of online education content
In recent years, the proliferation of smartphones, coupled with better internet connections, has driven innovation and growth in the K-12 sector. Realising this need, the Inter-disciplinary Programme researchers in the Education Technology department at Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, conducted extensive research and designed and developed Learning Object Evaluation instrument. Theorist H W Hodgins defines a learning object as a digital resource, which is a "collection of content items, practice items, and assessment items that are combined based on a single learning objective." LOBE assesses the effectiveness of core visualisation component and associated components like assessments because meeting learning objectives is important, and learning design as well because the experience of the user while learning is important. With the help of ICT, students learn how to: Actively engage with the content in the classroom Construct knowledge through self-reflection and articulation Authenticate their learning by applying it to their real-life problems Set their learning goals and self-diagnose their errors using ICT Collaborate with peers in group activity LOBE evaluates the learning objects based on the extent to which the following parameters have been met: 1.
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