What is a learning object, technically

After analyzing the reuse of learning resources from different pedagogical paradigms, this paper argues that there is a gap between the learning technology community and the education community. The pedagogical paradigms described include: tutorial, drill, and practice; case method; goal-based learning; learning by designing; World Wide Web-based role-play simulation; distributed problem-based learning; critical incident-based computer supported learning; role-based simulation; exploratory learning; cognitive tool; and resource-based learning environment. The terms "learning resource " or "learning object " are not native to the education community. The education community is not interested in issues of reuse, grain size, technical properties, or "learning object. " The paper suggests that a way forward is to have a clear demarcation of responsibility between learning technologists, subject matter experts, and instructional designers. (Contains 49 references.) (Author/MES