Create 4.1.2 Principles of Building Portable Learning Objects

A portable learning object is the arrangement of content, examples, or any kind of test items into one manipulative object that students have access to.  Most portable learning objects are things like websites, videos, or interactive materials such as games or puzzles.  These are designed to reemphasize the standards that are being taught in the class.

To complete this quest, I focused on a topic that my students has some struggles with in my Analytic Geometry class.  I used the topic dealing with angle relationships and parallel lines.  The first learning object I built using Quizlet.  This was my first experience with quizlet and it is so cool!  It is very easy to use and does so many great things!  I created a simple set of 7 vocabulary words dealing with angle relationships and parallel lines.  From entering those the site created flashcards, fill in the blank definitions, a test with mutiple choice, free response, and matching questions.  It also created a couple of games that the students could play to help review the words.  Below is a link to the quizlet that I created.

Angle Relationships Quizlet


The other learning object I created was using USA Test Prep.  With this site you are able to select the domain and strand of information that you want to focus on.  You are able to take practice tests, do review questions, and play a variety of different games.  I set up a one player game that also focused on angle relationships and parallel lines.  If you get a question wrong, you get an explanation on why it is wrong and what the correct answer should be.  It was brief and a lot of fun!  Below are a few screen shots of the game I created.  I was not able to import the link because you have to have a subscription to use USA Test Prep.