LALIDC Repository

This repository (or digital library) of objects has been developed primarily by faculty from the Louisiana Low Incidence Disabilities Consortium and produced to create learning objects for the online environment.The LALIDC-Online repository contains objects that are accessible to authorized faculty at no cost and with copyright clearance for use in the classroom or online application. Other colleges, universities, and consortia from throughout the United States may also use the repository with approval of LALIDC Learning objects are designed and developed by a team of instructional designers, editors, technicians, and student interns.

What is a learning Object?

• Learning objects are Web-based, self-contained, small chunks of learning.

• Learning objects are small enough to be embedded in a learning activity, lesson, unit or course.

• Learning objects are flexible, portable, and adaptable, and can be used in multiple learning environments and across disciplines.

A learning object is:
• The most basic building block of a lesson or activity
• Searchable
• Usable in any learning environment
• Able to be grouped or to stand alone
• Transportable from course to course and program to program

Types of Learning Objects include:
• Assessments
• Animations
• Simulations
• Case Studies
• Interactions
• Drill and Practice
• Templates

Learning objects are developed by faculty, for faculty, with the assistance of the LALIDC development team.