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Table 1 Purpose of the study and methods implemented

From: Reusable content matters: a learning object authoring tool for smart learning environments

Stage

Purpose

Method

Outcome

1

Modelling Reusability of LOs and Determination of Metadata Standards for Content

Document and Content Analysis

LO Reusability Model

LO Content Packaging and Metadata Standards

Conceptual Design of the Tool to Be Developed

Conceptual Model of the Tool

2

Development of the Conceptually-Modeled Tool

Software Development

Learning Object Authoring Tool

3

Assessment of the Tool

Usability Measurement Tool, Observation, Protocol Analysis and Open-Ended Interview

Views of Content Developers on Effectiveness and Usability and Determination of the Necessary Features of LOs that the Authoring Tools to Be Designed for Reusability Should Possess