Title: An ecosystem for user centric learning: Revolution or evolution?
Authors: Tom Kirkham; Stuart Wood; Sandra Winfield; Kirstie Coolin; Angela Smallwood
Addresses: Centre for International ePortfolio Development, Information Services, B1.59 Kings Meadow Campus, University of Nottingham, UK. ' Centre for International ePortfolio Development, Information Services, B1.59 Kings Meadow Campus, University of Nottingham, UK. ' Centre for International ePortfolio Development, Information Services, B1.59 Kings Meadow Campus, University of Nottingham, UK. ' Centre for International ePortfolio Development, Information Services, B1.59 Kings Meadow Campus, University of Nottingham, UK. ' Centre for International ePortfolio Development, Information Services, B1.59 Kings Meadow Campus, University of Nottingham, UK
Abstract: The SAMSON project uses technology as a catalyst to support and aid future developments in a regional learning community. This is in contrast to many ecosystem approaches that attempt a systems overhaul. The project is developing services to encourage the use of emerging standards-based technology in existing processes. These developments are forming the community and developing the ecosystem at a natural pace that aims to enhance existing processes and encourage innovation in a sustainable manner.
Keywords: process management; digital ecosystems; lifelong learning; personal data; learning communities; innovation; data security; data integration; application integration; XML standards; e-learning; electronic learning; online learning.
International Journal of Electronic Business, 2011 Vol.9 No.5/6, pp.414 - 428
Published online: 04 Feb 2012 *
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