A structured e-content development framework using a stratified objectives-driven methodology
Date
2005Author
Omwenga, E.I.
Waema, T.M.
Eisendrath, G..P.C.
Libotton, A.
Type
ArticleLanguage
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The paper discusses a stratified objectives-driven e-content structuring and
deployment framework which is an iterative and intuitive approach to content structuring and
sequencing. The model has been developed from experiences and insights gained over a four-stage
content development training process involving university lecturers in liberal arts, sciences and
engineering subjects. The model supports a hierarchical approach in knowledge presentation
starting from the most abstract to the most specific. It is a layered structure of entities whose naming
conforms to content abstractions. In this paper, we argue that the concept of Objectives is an
effective tool that enables logical content breaking-up and sequencing. We demonstrate that
objectives help one to think critically on what to include under specific topics. The findings indicate
that objectives play a central role in providing an effective content validation mechanism. Further,
collaborative efforts among homogenous groups result in the most efficient approach on training in
content development.
Publisher
School of Computing and Informatics