An Ontology-based Profile for Learner Representation in Learning Networks

Authors

  • Kalthoum Rezgui Higher Institute of Management of Tunis
  • Hédia Mhiri Higher Institute of Management of Tunis
  • Khaled Ghédira Higher Institute of Management of Tunis

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v9i3.3305

Keywords:

Student modeling, lifelong learning, Semantic Web, ontology, learning networks.

Abstract


In the context of lifelong learning, learning networks are emerged as alternative and feasible integrated models that merge pedagogical, organizational, and technological perspectives to support and promote the provision of lifelong learning opportunities. Among the significant issues that arise when setting up a learning network is the question of how to support communication between repositories that employ different schemes for describing learner profiles. To guarantee correct interpretation, a semantic common metadata schema is required. This paper aims to propose an ontological structure for representing a learner profile that augments it with semantics and provides a common vocabulary for the exchange of the different learner's characteristics that can be presented in a learner model. The proposed structure is based on different learner information with respect to well-known learner model specifications. Besides, it reuses terms from well-developed Semantic Web vocabularies which make it semantic web compliant and integrates different domain taxonomies and subject taxonomies that are used as ranges for particular concepts' slots.

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Published

2014-05-10

How to Cite

Rezgui, K., Mhiri, H., & Ghédira, K. (2014). An Ontology-based Profile for Learner Representation in Learning Networks. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET), 9(3), pp. 16–25. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v9i3.3305

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