Representations for semantic learning webs: Semantic Web technology in learning support

Abstract

Recent work on applying semantic technologies to learning has concentrated on providing novel means of accessing and making use of learning objects. However, this is unnecessarily limiting: semantic technologies will make it possible to develop a range of educational Semantic Web services, such as interpretation, structure-visualization, support for argumentation, novel forms of content customization, novel mechanisms for aggregating learning material, citation services and so on. In this paper, we outline an initial framework that extends the use of semantic technologies as a means of providing learning services that are owned and created by learning communities.

A systematic literature review of the use of Semantic Web technologies in formal education

“…Web Services can then dynamically be selected based on the semantically described learning processes and goals. On the subject of Semantic Web services, Dzbor, Stutt, Motta, and Collins () discusses the expansion of possible forms of educational applications of Semantic Web technology, among these they point to the possibility of developing “… a range of educational Semantic Web services, such as interpretation, structure‐visualization, support for argumentation, novel forms of content customization, novel mechanisms for aggregating learning material, citation services and so on.” (Dzbor et al ., ).…”

“…Web Services can then dynamically be selected based on the semantically described learning processes and goals. On the subject of Semantic Web services, Dzbor, Stutt, Motta, and Collins (2007) discusses the expansion of possible forms of educational applications of Semantic Web technology, among these they point to the possibility of developing ". .…”

Web semântica no ensino à distância

“…Analisando a Web Semântica, pode-se observar que há uma tentativa de complementar o que já existente na web atual, propondo a aplicação de ontologias para a reutilização e interoperabilidade das informações disponíveis na Internet e isto se estende aos objetos de aprendizagem quando se reporta a educação a distância. (DZBOR, M. et al, 2007). Na área do ensino contatou-se que existem algumas iniciativas de aplicações utilizando ontologias e Web semântica, como exemplo, o artigo de Dziekaniak e Kirinus (2004) que apresenta o Projeto Scorpion, localizado no endereço http://www.oclc.org/research/software/scorpion/default.htm.…”

User authoring in learning-by-doing situations

“…theoretical physics, mathematics, logics, philosophy etc. [4], [5]. This is valid to great extent also for education in humanities, irrespective of the significant volume of accompanying factual knowledge.…”