Abstract :
The study described in this paper investigated the use of The Le@rning Federation’s learning
objects by students in primary school education. The study focused on how students
engaged with and responded to the learning objects and how the objects supported
student learning. A collective case study design allowed the researchers to investigate
how students from two different classrooms within the site school were using and
responding to learning objects. Data in the form of classroom observations, student
work and student focus group interviewswere collected in order to learn about students’
experiences and perspectives. The data revealed that in general the learning objects
impacted positively on students. Students exhibited high levels of engagement and motivation
in their learning, although expressed negativity towards some design aspects that
restricted the intended learning outcomes. The study’s major findings highlight the
significant role of the teacher in scaffolding and integrating learning objects in order to
best support student learning outcomes, reinforcing the notion of learning objects being
only part of the whole learning experience.
