| dc.description.abstract | The paper discusses a stratified objectives-driven e-content structuring and
deployment framework which is an iterative and intuitive approach to content structuring and
sequencing. The model has been developed from experiences and insights gained over a four-stage
content development training process involving university lecturers in liberal arts, sciences and
engineering subjects. The model supports a hierarchical approach in knowledge presentation
starting from the most abstract to the most specific. It is a layered structure of entities whose naming
conforms to content abstractions. In this paper, we argue that the concept of Objectives is an
effective tool that enables logical content breaking-up and sequencing. We demonstrate that
objectives help one to think critically on what to include under specific topics. The findings indicate
that objectives play a central role in providing an effective content validation mechanism. Further,
collaborative efforts among homogenous groups result in the most efficient approach on training in
content development. | en |
