Along with multimedia and informational resources, and a collection of tools for communication and collaboration, learning objects become just another resource in the educational scene, one with the specific mission to address the finer aspects of the educational process, observe the learner in action and retrieve information needed to provide them with personalized attention in their learning community. [3] D.E. Atkins, J.S. Brown and A.L. Hammond. "A Review of the Open Educational Resources OER Movement: Achievements, Challenges, and New Opportunities". The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. 2007. [4] J.A. Delgado Valdivia, R. Morales, S.C. González Flores y M.E. Chan Núñez. "Desarrollo de objetos de aprendizaje basado en patrones". Presented at the VIII Encuentro Internacional Virtual Educa. São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brasil. 2007. URL: http://ihm.ccadet.unam.mx/virtualeduca2007/pdf/228-JDV.pdf. Date of visit: March 23, 2011. [6] A. Linden and J. Fenn. "Understanding Gartner’s Hype Cycles". Strategic Analysis Report Nº R-20-1971. Gartner, Inc. 2003. [8] D. Wiley. "RIP-ping on Learning Objects". 2006. URL: http://opencontent.org/blog/archives/230. Date of Visit: 6 de enero de 2011. [9] D.A. Wiley. "Connecting Learning Objects to Instructional Design Theory: A Definition, a Metaphor, and a Taxonomy". In D.A. Wiley Ed.. The Instructional Use of Learning Objects: Agency for Instructional Technology & Association for Educational Communications and Technology. 2002. PhD. Rafael Morales Sistema de Universidad Virtual Universidad de Guadalajara Guadalajara, Jalisco, México E-mail: rmorales@udgvirtual.udg.mx
Los objetos de aprendizaje se convierten entonces en un recurso más en la escena educativa, junto con recursos mediáticos e informativos y una colección de herramientas de comunicación y colaboración, con la misión específica de atender los aspectos finos del proceso educativo, observar al estudiante en acción y recuperar información necesaria para darle atención personalizada en su comunidad de aprendizaje.