Title: The Knowledge Life Cycle for e-learning

Authors: David E. Millard, Feng Tao, Karl Doody, Arouna Woukeu, Hugh C. Davis

Addresses: School of Electronics and Computer Science, University of Southampton, Southampton, SO17 1BJ, UK. ' School of Electronics and Computer Science, University of Southampton, Southampton, SO17 1BJ, UK. ' School of Electronics and Computer Science, University of Southampton, Southampton, SO17 1BJ, UK. ' School of Electronics and Computer Science, University of Southampton, Southampton, SO17 1BJ, UK. ' School of Electronics and Computer Science, University of Southampton, Southampton, SO17 1BJ, UK

Abstract: In this paper, we examine the semantic aspects of e-learning from both pedagogical and technological points of view. We suggest that if semantics are to fulfil their potential in the learning domain then a paradigm shift in perspective is necessary, from information-based content delivery to knowledge-based collaborative learning services. We propose a semantics driven Knowledge Life Cycle that characterises the key phases in managing semantics and knowledge, show how this can be applied to the learning domain and demonstrate the value of semantics via an example of knowledge reuse in learning ssessment management.

Keywords: semantic web; knowledge life cycle; knowledge reuse; e-learning.

DOI: 10.1504/IJCEELL.2006.008921

International Journal of Continuing Engineering Education and Life-Long Learning, 2006 Vol.16 No.1/2, pp.110 - 121

Published online: 03 Feb 2006 *

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