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NMC Learning Object Events
As an organization, the NMC occasionally hosts special events related to the Learning Object Initiative.

San Francisco Summit of Thought Leaders

In September 2002, fifteen leading practitioners and thought leaders in the world of learning object development from the U.S., Canada, and Australia gathered in San Francisco for two days of intense dialog and discussions. They represented the diverse sectors of business, higher education, and government, but came together for the common purpose of identifying the systemic challenges inhibiting the realization of a functional economy in learning objects. Learn more...

Webcast: Building out the Learning Object Economy

In this webcast, initially broadcast on April 18, 2003, NMC CEO Larry Johnson discusses a variety of models of learning objects and their relationships to other types of content objects. The core of the 30 minute webcast is a description of an economic model applicable to learning objects, which Johnson uses to frame a discussion of challenges impeding broad use and adoption of such approaches. See the webcast...

Online Conference on Learning Objects

NMC’s Online Conference on Learning Objects was held October 14-17, 2003. The themewas the application of learning objects and learning object theory to educational contexts, specifically within higher education. The program included sessions on:

  • The Basics: Understanding Learning Objects
  • Tools & Techniques for Authoring Learning Objects
  • Best Practices & Practical Lessons
  • Successful Projects & Real-Life Examples
  • Trends and Issues

The conference featured 12 30-minute sessions, each with a "live/interactive" component, a "presentation-on-demand" component, and a vibrant threaded discussion that will expand on and illuminate the topic. Visit the archive of the conference web site...