The Open Lausanne Model: A reference model for Open Adaptive Learning Objects Systems

Abstract

Almost all existing learning objects systems and adaptive hypermedia systems are meant to function in closed environments. To open those systems, we need to respect a common formalism that guarantees interoperability. The Open Hypermedia System Community proposes the Fundamental Open Hypermedia Modelling formalism to tackle this issue. In this paper we will show how, by using the FOHM formalism for resource and user modelling, we are capable of opening our already defined reference model for learning objects system (Lausanne Model).

Analysis and Validation of Learning Technology Models, Standards and Specifications

“…The application of the general methodology of the reference models to the field of Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) is relatively new. Examples are the Open Lausanne Model (Madhour & Wentland Forte, 2007), the Course Validation Reference Model COVARM (Franklin et al, 2008), or the Framework Reference Model for Assessment FREMA (Barn et al, 2006). These examples, in particular the survey of Franklin at el.…”