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ON LARRY KING TONIGHT...

Another Abuse Scandal.  With the confirmation of the existence of Learning Objects, people are coming out of the woodwork claiming that they were abducted by Learning Objects. Tonight, meet Richard Warner, a man who claims that Learning Objects have a more menacing purpose. An ex-construction worker, he now runs a successful clothing operation as a victim's advocate

Learning Object Photographed

Researchers were surprised to find the first photograph of the so-named "learning object." Previously thought to be a strictly a theoretical construct, the Learning Object was spotted on the campus of The Ohio State University (pictured behind the bush).

"We didn't think we would actually find a Learning Object," says scientist J.R. Morgan, "but we found that by supplying it with some Metadata, they would easily come to us. Once we understood that, we were able to find Learning Objects everywhere."  In fact, the scientists also discovered previously hidden Learning Objects that were only revealed through careful metadata placement (see related story:  "Was OSU's National Title Win Due to Learning Objects?")

Studies have shown that the elusive Learning Object was hidden behind concepts of Scalability and Instructional Design, and masked by SCORM.  Once they broke through the terminology, the Learning Object became evident.

Protests have sparked up nationwide seeking containment of Learning Objects.  Some are claiming abuse at the hands of Learning Objects, others are searching for links between unexplained phenomena like crop circles or the Bermuda Triangle. One agency claims they have successfully cloned a Learning Object, although this has not been substantiated.

ISD/SI: TROUBLE AT THE BIG GAME?

OSU's Title in Trouble? With the recent photograph of a Learning Object, the Miami Hurricanes are now claiming that Learning Objects could have possibly influenced the outcome of the game. In one picture, carefully placed metadata revealed that Michael Doss was actually carrying a Learning Object during a key interception play against Miami. No comment from the Buckeyes.

Michael Doss, #2, carrying a learning object in the National Championship game against Miami.