Learning Object Collection Descriptions in LORDEC
Located at: http://education.uoit.ca/lordec/collections.html
Math Focused Learning Objects
Name
Description
The Learning Federation
 Password protected
 Typical content is a learning object with a high
degree of interactivity and learner control,
combined with some sort of assessment
 Well developed with good graphics and
interactivity
 You may have to create and guiding activities,
although some LOs provide guiding questions
 Typical content is a video, interactive learning
component, and a handout
 Easy to find specific topics
 Sometimes video takes a while to load
 You should be able to find at least one good
math one here without much difficulty
 Typical content is a tool-based learning object,
with clear instructions, and guiding lesson plans
and handouts
 About 80 high quality math learning objects
 Good collection of GSP pre-made learning
objects with guiding videos and handouts, and
easy to use sketches, and a good range of useful
concepts for grade 7,8,9, & 11
 High recommended
 Large collection of dated, but useful virtual
manipulatives
 Some instructions and guidance is offered, but
not all of these LOs are easy to follow
 Overall, a very useful collection of tools
Learn Alberta
NCTM Illuminations
PRISM –NEO Collection
National Library of Virtual
Manipulatives
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Science Focused Learning Objects
Located at: http://education.uoit.ca/lordec/collections.html
Name
Description
The Learning Federation
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Ideas Website
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UOIT Learning Objects
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Requires a password/login
Limited, but good collection of Science LOs
Good interactive learning objects
Well developed with good graphics and interactivity
You may have to create and guiding activities,
although some LOs provide guiding questions
Very good set of learning objects on a wide range of
K-12 topics
Search by Grade, then pick your resources type – there
are learning objects and videos included
Well worth a look
Limited, but decent collection of well designed learning
objects with limited interactivity and quiz at the end
No handouts provided
Social Sciences Learning Objects
Located at: http://education.uoit.ca/lordec/collections.html
Name
Description
Learn Alberta
 Typical content is a video, interactive learning
component, and a handout
 Easy to find specific topics
 Sometimes video takes a while to load
 Select English or French
 Select Canadian Encyclopedia
 Then select the Explore section at the top
 Lots of interactive activities for your class in a wide
variety of areas
 Very good set of learning objects on a wide range of
K-12 topics
 Search by Grade, then pick your resources type – there
are learning objects and videos included
 May be biased toward American content in some cases
 Well worth a look
 Wide collection of learning objects, but probably
suitable for older students
 May be biased toward American content in some cases
Canadian Encyclopedia
Ideas Website
MERLOT
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Language Learning Objects
Located at: http://education.uoit.ca/lordec/collections.html
Name
Description
Learn Alberta
 Typical content is a video, interactive learning
component, and a handout
 Easy to find specific topics
 Sometimes video takes a while to load
 Offers quite a bit of French content
 FLORE is a free repository of French language
educational resources.
 It is meant to help the user find appropriate sites
and specific learning objects to learn or teach
French
 You may want to start the Top 10nk
 Select French
 Select Canadian Encyclopedia
 Then select the Explore section at the top
 Lots of interactive activities for your class in a wide
variety of areas
 Very good set of learning objects on a wide range of
K-12 topics
 Search by Grade, then pick your resources type – there
are learning objects and videos included
 May be biased toward American content in some cases
 Well worth a look
 Wide collection of learning objects, but probably
suitable for older students
 May be biased toward American content in some cases
FLORE
Canadian Encyclopedia
Ideas Website
MERLOT
R. Kay © 2007 LORDEC
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