WebLearning & the IMS Learning Design Specification
WebLearning supports the elements and structure of units of learning as outlined in the IMS Global Learning Design Specification - see extracts below.
(Reference: www.imsglobal.org/learningdesign/ldv1p0/imsld_bestv1p0.html)
"The IMS Learning Design workgroup's (LDWG) goal is to work towards establishing specifications for describing the elements and structure of any unit of learning, including:
- resources
- instructions for learning activities
- templates for structured interactions
- conceptual models (e.g., problem-based learning)
- learning goals, objectives and outcomes
- assessment tools and strategies
The specifications, which describe this framework, need to:
- describe and implement different kinds of learning approaches
- enable repeatable, effective, and efficient units of learning
- support multiple delivery models
- support reuse and re-purposing of units of learning or their component elements
- support the reuse or repurposing of the framework and components of a unit of learning
- leverage existing specifications and standards
- be culturally inclusive and accessible (internationalization)
- support multiple learners and multiple roles in a learning activity, reflecting learning experiences that are collaborative or group-based
- support reporting and performance analysis
The goal is to enable many kinds of educational designs to be created, using a consistent notation, which can be implemented uniformly in multiple courses or learning programs."