E-Learning and microformats: a learning object harvesting model and a sample application

Soylu, Ahmet; Kuru, Selahattin; Wild, Fridolin and Mödritscher, Felix (2008). E-Learning and microformats: a learning object harvesting model and a sample application. In: 1st International Workshop on Mashup Personal Learning Environments (MUPPLE08) at The 3rd European Conference on Technology Enhanced Learning (EC-TEL 2008), 17 Sep 2008, Maastricht, The Netherlands.

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Abstract

In order to support interoperability of learning tools and reusability of resources, this paper introduces a framework for harvesting learning objects from web-based content. Therefore, commonly-known web technologies are examined with respect to their suitability for harvesting embedded meta-data. Then, a lightweight application profile and a microformat for learning objects are proposed based on well-known learning object metadata standards. Additionally, we describe a web service which utilizes XSL transformation (GRDDL) to extract learning objects from different web pages, and provide a SQI target as a retrieval facility using a more complex query language called SPARQL. Finally, we outline the applicability of our framework on the basis of a search client employing the new SQI service for searching and retrieving learning objects.

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