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Semantic user and content modeling for an adaptive distance learning environment
(Luca Botturi, Universita della Svizzera Italiana)
The goal of the talk is to outline research issues in information modeling starting from a short analysis of distance learning developments, potentialities and needs in different contexts.
It starts identifying the major distance learning options such as self-learning, collaboration, virtual simulation, etc. from both cognitive and social perspectives. These options are then embodied in different application contexts (corporate training, learning institutions, etc.), trying to identify some focus points for possible interventions in learning environments.
The claim is that we now need flexible distance learning development environments (as opposite to course-products or teaching materials) that exploit semantic technologies such as adaptive hypermedia. Moreover, these development environments should not be edge technologies, but simple and user-friendly, providing defined functions as answers to particular needs.
In order to do that, two kinds of information should be formalized: the user profile and the content to be taught. Some models coming from our research are presented.
- Presentation slides
- e-mail: luca.botturi@lu.unisi.ch
- URL: http://www.lu.unisi.ch/