Authoring of Learning Objects in Context

Specht, M. & Kravcik, M. (2006). Authoring of Learning Objects in Context. International Journal on E-Learning, 5(1), 25-33. Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
Retrieved from http://www.editlib.org/p/21735.

Journal Information

International Journal on E-Learning
ISSN 1537-2456
Volume 5, Issue 1, 2006
Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)  Chesapeake, VA

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Authors

Marcus Specht, Open University of the Netherlands, Netherlands; Milos Kravcik, Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Information Technology, Germany

Abstract

Learning objects and content interchange standards provide new possibilities for e-learning. Nevertheless the content often lacks context data to find appropriate use for adaptive learning on demand and personalized learning experiences. In the Remotely Accessible Field Trips (RAFT) project mobile authoring of learning content in context has shown the relevancy of contextual metadata for flexible access to learning objects. This article describes approaches for extending current metadata schemas with context metadata that can be captured together with the assets on the fly, giving them a learning context.

Keywords

• Classrooms
• Collaboration
• Distance Education
• Educational Technology
• eLearning
• Inclusive Education
• Learning Management Systems
• Learning Objects
• Teaching Methods
• Information Communication Technologies