This help document outlines how to create a learning object in the Curriculum Engine. You can then assign the learning object to a course. This document focuses on building the learning object.
To begin building a new learning object, go to the Content menu at the top right of the screen and select Learning Object Manager:
This will open the Learning Object Manager window. Click the Add New Learning Object link located at the top right of the screen:
This will bring up the learning object builder. It will open to the first step: Set Properties.
Learning Object Steps
Below is a summary of the three steps for creating a learning object. Click on any of the topic headings to jump to the help document for that area. If you are building a learning object for the first time, you will need to go through the steps sequentially.
Step 1: Set Properties. Use this page to describe some base parameters of your learning object including the name and type of learning object.
Topics under this step include:
- Specifying Learning Object Details
- Selecting Standard or Optional Learning Object Type
- Entering Instructional Settings (Optional)
Step 2: Select Standards & Skills. Select the standards and skills, or instructional objectives, that you would like to associate with this learning object. Your selections, along with their respective prerequisites, will be displayed in the Selected Standards and Skills section. You MUST complete the Select Standard Set section first before being able to Select Standards and Skills.
Topics in this step include:
- Selecting Standard Set
- Selecting Standards and Skills
- Selecting Standards from Another Course (This is useful if you want to include instructional objectives from several courses.)
Step 3: Upload/Link LO. This step allows you to select the document or link associated with the learning object you are creating.
Topics in this step include:
Publishing a Learning Object
When publishing a learning object, depending on the type of learning object created, you may also have the ability to create an associated learning object such as an answer key or supporting resource.
See Learning Object Builder | Adding an answer key or other resources to your learning object for more information.
*NOTE* Once you have created a learning object, you will need to add the learning object to a course before it is available to students.