Author:
Susanne Bleisch
Affiliation:
Basel University of Applied Sciences (FHNW), Switzerland
Keyword(s):
e-Learning, XML, open source, sustainable content, Internet, web, SCORM, IMS, education, eLML.
Related
Ontology
Subjects/Areas/Topics:
Computer-Supported Education
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Data Engineering
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e-Learning
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e-Learning Standards and Tools
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Ontologies and the Semantic Web
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Software Tools for e-Learning
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Web Information Systems and Technologies
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Web Interfaces and Applications
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Web Personalization
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Web-Based Education
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Web-Based Teaching and Learning Technologies
Abstract:
eLML, the open source “eLesson Markup Language”, is an XML framework allowing authors of
e-Learning lessons to create structured and sustainable content. eLML is based on the pedagogical concept
ECLASS (adapted from Gerson, 2000), standing for entry, clarify, look, act, self-assessment and summary.
Each lesson is divided into units that contain a number of smaller learning objects. To allow different teaching
and learning scenarios most of the structure elements are optional or can be repeated several times and
in different orders. Lessons written with eLML can be transformed into HTML or PDF or be imported into a
learning management system (LMS) using the SCORM or IMS Content Packaging format. The paper presents
experiences from the development of eLML itself, the design of e-Learning content based on the
eLML-structure, and the use of eLML-based content in conjunction with a LMS.