Learning object evaluation and reuse: A Hong Kong experience

Learning repositories should be designed so that the content will be actively used by teachers. One of the key issues in learning repository design is the quality of the content. This chapter discusses a peer evaluation process that was developed for, and trialed on, Learning Objects funded by the LEARNet project in Hong Kong. The chapter begins with a discussion of Learning Objects and the need for evaluation. It then outlines the rationale for choosing peer evaluation in the Hong Kong context, how the peer reviews were conducted, the obstacles faced, and the resulting recommendations for future evaluations.