LUISA: Learning content management system Using Innovative Semantic web services Architecture

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Recent efforts in the area of learning technology have resulted in a considerable improvement in the interoperability of learning resources across different Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Learning Object Repositories (LOR). The central paradigm of such reuse-oriented technology is the notion of learning objects as digital reusable pieces of learning activities or contents.

Semantic Web technology is able to provide the required computational semantics for the automation of tasks related to learning objects as selection or composition.

Within the context described, LUISA (Learning Content Management System Using Innovative Semantic Web Services Architecture) addresses the development of a reference semantic architecture for the major challenges in the search, interchange and delivery of learning objects in a service-oriented context. This entails the technical description of the solution in terms of current SWS technology, and also the provision of the ontologies, facilities and components required to extend and enhance existing learning technology systems with the advanced capabilities provided by computational semantics.

The technology development objective of LUISA is put in a context of relevant learning scenarios – both academic and industrial – for evaluation and also to serve as a blueprint for technology adoption. The outcomes of LUISA are expected to make a significant contribution to the automation of learning technology systems beyond current standards, fostering the advancement of Web-based learning with an increase in the capacity to locate, search and negotiate learning resources mediated by semantic tools.

LUISA is an European Comission FP6 funded Specific Targeted Research Project.

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