Reusable Learning Asset

What is a Reusable Learning Asset (RLA)?

The DEMRI defines learning assets as “any entity, digital or non-digital, which can be used, reused or referenced during technology-supported learning.” When you consider that by ‘non-digital’ we mean “people, organizations and events”, you can see that this is a very broad definition.

However, a more general definition may be appropriate for DEMRI learners: “A learning asset can be a small, reusable component that can be selectively applied – alone or in combination – also by computer software, learning facilitators or learners themselves, to meet individual needs for learning or MCD performance support.”

At the DEMRI, we believe RLA’s are ones that work with anyone, anything, anywhere, anytime. Their current usage allow us to build useful reusable assets like bots, templates, wizards, automated code testers and maintainers, etc. that improve our daily lives individually and collectively. We call these RLA’s or Reusable Learning Assets. RLA’s are sometimes less defined, less compatible with the rest of the world, but work very well for a specific situations.

A Reusable Learning Asset (RLA) is a digital resource that can be reused to support learning.

It is a type of online instruction that provides a digital educational resource that can be reused, scaled, and shared from a central online repository in the support of instruction and learning.

Each RLA supports a single learning objective, which is streamlined into a digital library of RLAs.

They vary in size, scope, and level of granularity, ranging from small chunks of instruction to a series of combined resources to provide a more complex learning experience.  RLAs are used in various disciplines in addition to Maximum Cultural Development, including general academia, extension/outreach, governance, the business world, and as open learning sources.

They represent a widespread approach to structuring instructional materials in a large variety of educational contexts.  RLAs are designed to be flexible, independent, and reusable, offering a high degree of control to both learners and instructors.

Overall, RLAs are digital resources that can be reused to support learning and are designed to be flexible, independent, and reusable. They are used in various disciplines and represent a widespread approach to structuring instructional opportunities & materials in a large variety of educational and development contexts.