Defining and Exemplifying Semantic Widgets for Learning

Lars Johnsen, Rocio Chongtay

2014

Abstract

In this article, we make the case for widgets as an appropriate vehicle for interacting with the Web of Data in learning applications and materials. In the article, an attempt is made to define and exemplify the concept of semantic widgets for learning (SW4L) and to suggest how such educational software may be exposed and utilized in the Web of Data. As an example of SW4L, we mention widgets operating on semantic learning content marked up using the web vocabulary of schema.org and illustrate how they may be designed to support instructional guidelines advocating the use of visual aids in learning materials.

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Johnsen L. and Chongtay R. (2014). Defining and Exemplifying Semantic Widgets for Learning . In Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 1: CSEDU, ISBN 978-989-758-020-8, pages 508-513. DOI: 10.5220/0004955505080513


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@conference{csedu14,
author={Lars Johnsen and Rocio Chongtay},
title={Defining and Exemplifying Semantic Widgets for Learning},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 1: CSEDU,},
year={2014},
pages={508-513},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0004955505080513},
isbn={978-989-758-020-8},
}


in EndNote Style

TY - CONF
JO - Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 1: CSEDU,
TI - Defining and Exemplifying Semantic Widgets for Learning
SN - 978-989-758-020-8
AU - Johnsen L.
AU - Chongtay R.
PY - 2014
SP - 508
EP - 513
DO - 10.5220/0004955505080513