MERLOT: A Model for User Involvement in Digital Library Design and Implementation (08 Sep 2004)

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MERLOT: A Model for User Involvement in Digital Library Design and Implementation (08 Sep 2004)
The task of finding online learning materials can be a hugely time-consuming activity. The search alone is arduous, but when added to the need for intensive instructor review of those materials, and that once identified they must also learn how to use the materials effectively for teaching, the task becomes formidable. It is no wonder that the hurdles to the effective use of online learning materials are many (CSHE 2004, Gibbs et al. 2004). Whether the classroom is real or virtual, faculty and instructors seek materials that support their teaching efforts, their pedagogy and student learning goals. MERLOT's services and features are designed to help faculty and instructors overcome the hurdles associated with finding good materials (e.g. lack of time, lack of organization, overwhelming numbers of unrated materials) through the integration of peer-reviewed online materials with effective teaching practices.

Article URL: http://jodi.ecs.soton.ac.uk/Articles/v05/i03/McMartin/

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