A FLEXIBLE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR P-LEARNING: A FIRST APPLICATION IN THE FIELD OF PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Alain Derycke, Vincent Chevrin

2007

Abstract

With the availability of nomadic computing, and its new interaction user devices connected through wireless networks, it is obvious that the traditional way of delivering e-Learning will be changed. This paper is focused on a new mode called pervasive learning which relies on the potential of new IT infrastructures able to provide dynamic adaptations of information contents and services according to various contexts. Using our previous experiences in the design and implementation of multi-channel accesses to services (mobile-Commerce or e-Learning) we are designing a new infrastructure, based on a Multi-Agent Systems, which satisfies our requirements for future p-Learning systems. Its potential is illustrated through a dedicated scenario of uses drawn from needs founded in the field of learning on demand, in the framework of a shop, contextualized for several seller situations and professional activities. The dedicated system, called a Personal Training Assistant, is supported, in interaction with a Smartspace, through our infrastructure.

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Derycke A. and Chevrin V. (2007). A FLEXIBLE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR P-LEARNING: A FIRST APPLICATION IN THE FIELD OF PROFESSIONAL TRAINING . In Proceedings of the Ninth International Conference on Enterprise Information Systems - Volume 5: ICEIS, ISBN 978-972-8865-92-4, pages 215-222. DOI: 10.5220/0002361902150222


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@conference{iceis07,
author={Alain Derycke and Vincent Chevrin},
title={A FLEXIBLE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR P-LEARNING: A FIRST APPLICATION IN THE FIELD OF PROFESSIONAL TRAINING},
booktitle={Proceedings of the Ninth International Conference on Enterprise Information Systems - Volume 5: ICEIS,},
year={2007},
pages={215-222},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0002361902150222},
isbn={978-972-8865-92-4},
}


in EndNote Style

TY - CONF
JO - Proceedings of the Ninth International Conference on Enterprise Information Systems - Volume 5: ICEIS,
TI - A FLEXIBLE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR P-LEARNING: A FIRST APPLICATION IN THE FIELD OF PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
SN - 978-972-8865-92-4
AU - Derycke A.
AU - Chevrin V.
PY - 2007
SP - 215
EP - 222
DO - 10.5220/0002361902150222