Like modules in EL102, this first module in EL103 offers a lot of insight and experienced, professional opinions on how to author an online course using course framework for design and testing, along with the use of learning objects. Among the other great strategies mentioned here is using a database to track and store reusable learning objects, which are learing objects that can be reused (or shared with peers), in other course modules, other programs, etc. Overall, this was a very good presentation on how to create, test and then propogate a successful online course. The only thing not mentioned, is the need to develop learing modules using of strategic (a.k.a. "current" operating systems and current levels of application software like JAVA) in order to ensure the learning module operates correctly and consistently and does not pose a security risk, such as older products like Adobe Flash. The module also fails to mention the need to maintain (via software patches or software upgrades) any learning objects you create or share with others, so they continue to function correctly, when the software in the CMS (Coure Management System) is going to be changed and / or upgraded.
