A Distributed Ontological Approach as a Basis for Software in the Context of Academic Programs
EC-TEL '08 Proceedings of the 3rd European conference on Technology Enhanced Learning: Times of Convergence: Technologies Across Learning Contexts
CMO --An Ontological Framework for Academic Programs and Examination Regulations
Proceedings of the 2008 conference on Information Modelling and Knowledge Bases XIX
A Conceptual Model Makes Curriculum Evolution in Higher Education Smooth
Proceedings of the 2007 conference on Supporting Learning Flow through Integrative Technologies
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Academic programs follow very heterogeneous curricula. A first roadmap to overcome this still unsolved problem was stated in the Bologna-Process. In this paper, we propose a framework heading this goal. It will enable students to integrate classes from other institutions into their own curriculum even if the curriculum at the corresponding institution differs. In order to allow class substitutions, we propose the development of an ontology describing the required metadata. Methods for indexing texts as well as case-based reasoning techniques will be used in order to identify interchangeable, organizational and semantical equivalent classes. Interoperability between participating institutions will be accomplished using Web Services and peer-to-peer nets. Existing learning management systems can be integrated. As a result, it will be transparent to students where they take their classes in order to reach their degree. Furthermore, educational institutions can broaden their offerings by integrating additional programs.