Hello all,
There are two interesting articles about metadata the CETIS website at the
moment:
1) The one standard, LOM and the semantic web.
In a lengthy and characteristically thought provoking presentation, Stephen
Downes challenges both the need and the demand for just one Learning Object
Metadata (LOM) standard. That done, the very existence of such beasts as
learning objects is called into question. We examine the argument.
2) ISO SC36 'Metadata for Learning Resources' working group approved
Following a ballot of its national members, the ISO JTC1 SC36 educational
standards body will set up a working group for "Metadata for Learning
Resources".
For both items, go to http://www.cetis.ac.uk/
Phil.
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Phil Barker Learning Technology Advisor
ICBL, School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences
Mountbatten Building, Heriot-Watt University,
Edinburgh, EH14 4AS
Tel: 0131 451 3278 Fax: 0131 451 3327
Web: http://www.icbl.hw.ac.uk/~philb/
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