Virtual Learning Categories

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Categorization of virtual learning activities.

In the paper {filerMacros.LinkSz("peter/articles/icl-categorization.pdf","Ontological stratification of virtual learning activities - Developing a new categorization scheme" )} we suggest a new categorization scheme for (virtual) learning environments. Our model consists of three different levels:

1. Level of educational scenarios
2. Level of educational interaction patterns
3. Level of tools for virtual learning activities (LMS, CMS etc.)

Our description is guided by an underlying theoretical model of (e)learning inspired from the so-called "theory of ontological stratification” - by Michael Polany. The epistemological main point of our categorization approach is the exploartion of the relationship between the higher level (educational scenarios) and lower level (interaction patterns).

This paper will be presented at the "ICL Workshop" in Villach, 25th September 2003.

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Educational Interaction Patterns

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An Example of LOM Categorization.

Based on the didactical scenario approach by {filerMacros.LinkSz("peter/articles/icl-categorization.pdf","Baumgartner/Bergner" )} we explore in the paper {filerMacros.LinkSz("peter/articles/icl-lom.pdf","Educational Models and Interaction Patterns for Instruction - An example of LOM Categorization")} over 50 educational interaction patterns, which are the components of every learning scenario. In contrast to the traditional literature, which is mostly lacking in granularity, we think that schools as well as other institutions of education need a more detailed description. The aim is to break down educational scenarios into smaller units (interaction patterns) that can be handled by teachers. Following this approach they can plan their classes and choose the adequate technical tools for the virtual learning experience.

For teachers' and trainers' convenience these 50 interaction patterns are presented on a new website using the CMS Frontier/Manila. Please note that the website is still under construction.

The data are categorized in conformance with the recommendation of the IEEE 1484.12.1-2002 Learning Object Metadata standard. Our paper discusses and describes the implementation as described in the Final Draft of the LOM recommendation(PDF, 166 kB).

3:10:15 PM