A Semantic Web-based authoring tool to facilitate the planning of collaborative learning scenarios compliant with learning theories

Computers & Education ◽

10.1016/j.compedu.2012.12.009 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 63 ◽

pp. 267-284 ◽

Cited By ~ 30

Author(s):

Seiji Isotani ◽

Riichiro Mizoguchi ◽

Sadao Isotani ◽

Olimpio M. Capeli ◽

Naoko Isotani ◽

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Keyword(s):

Collaborative Learning ◽

Semantic Web ◽

Authoring Tool ◽

Learning Theories ◽

Web Based ◽

Learning Scenarios

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Supporting Evolution of Knowledge Artifacts in Web Based Learning Environments

Solutions and Innovations in Web-Based Technologies for Augmented Learning ◽

10.4018/978-1-60566-238-1.ch009 ◽

2009 ◽

pp. 142-167

Author(s):

Dimitris Kotzinos ◽

Giorgos Flouris ◽

Yannis Tzitzikas

Keyword(s):

Semantic Web ◽

Learning Environments ◽

Knowledge Creation ◽

Common Knowledge ◽

Learning Theories ◽

Web Based ◽

Knowledge Repository ◽

Web Based Learning ◽

E Learning ◽

Collaborative Knowledge

The development of collaborative e-learning environments that support the evolution of semantically described knowledge artifacts is a challenging task. In this chapter we elaborate on usage scenarios and requirements for environments grounded on learning theories that stress on collaborative knowledge creation activities. Subsequently, we present a comprehensive suite of services, comprising an emerging framework, called Semantic Web Knowledge Middleware (SWKM), that enables the collaborative evolution of both domain abstractions and conceptualizations, and data classified using them. The suite includes advanced services for ontology change, comparison and versioning over a common knowledge repository offering persistent storage and validation.

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Visual Modelling of Collaborative Learning Processes

Handbook of Visual Languages for Instructional Design ◽

10.4018/978-1-59904-729-4.ch014 ◽

2008 ◽

pp. 280-297 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Andreas Harrer ◽

H. Ulrich Hoppe

Keyword(s):

Collaborative Learning ◽

Visual Learning ◽

Learning Processes ◽

Learning Activity ◽

Collaboration Scripts ◽

Web Based ◽

Tutoring Systems ◽

Modelling Languages ◽

Research Fields ◽

Learning Scenarios

The modelling of learning processes and its use in computer-supported learning scenarios attracted attention in a wide variety of research fields in the last years, e.g. in web based education, computer supported collaboration scripts, and intelligent tutoring systems (ITS). Most of the discussion is either focused on the conceptual level of instructional design for exchange between designers or on the automated execution of predefined designs and learning scripts. In this chapter we will elaborate on the whole spectrum of different uses that visual learning models provide for teachers, learners, and researchers. Based on our discussions in an international research project on computer-supported collaboration scripts we identify desired properties for such modelling languages especially considering the needs of the practitioners. Finally we propose MoCoLADe (MOdel for COllaborative Learning Activity Design), an exemplary approach of a visual language for collaborative learning processes that was designed according to the presented principles.

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