About this Learning Object

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This learning object "Integration of digital libraries in e-learning" is designed to introduce a diverse group of international students the topic of integration of digital libraries in e-learning.

This learning object was developed by Sirje Virkus within the Information and Knowledge Management Module of the Digital Library Learning Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Course in spring 2010.

This learning object has 12 hours of study time and it consists of:

  • Text-based and multimedia-based study materials
  • Study Guide
  • Assignments
  • References
  • Useful Links

Technical Requirements: no special software is required, only flash player (download Adobe Flash Player) is needed.

This learning object consists of the following topics:

  • Definition of digital libraries
  • Different approaches to digital libraries
  • Characteristics of digital libraries
  • Issues and challenges in creating digital libraries
  • Virtual Learning Environments
  • Reasons to integrate digital libraries and VLEs
  • Issues and challenges of integration of digital libraries and VLEs
    • Technical Issues
    • Human and organizational issues
    • Learning and library resources issues
    • Teaching and learning issues

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Licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution Non-commercial No Derivatives 3.0 License

Sirje Virkus, Tallinn University, 2010