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International Conference on Topic Map Research and Applications

TMRA 2005: Charting the Topic Maps Research and Applications Landscape pp 160–168Cite as

Rebuilding Virtual Study Environments Using Topic Maps

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Virtual study environments are web-based applications where e-courses are delivered. In accordance with the shift towards the semantic web, the conception of separated and narrowly focused e-courses seems to be obsolete and certain new solutions should be offered. The Topic Maps technology is a good candidate to become the core integrative element of the next generation of educational portals with the potential to replace current virtual study environments. In the paper we explain why and how to transform virtual study environments using Topic Maps. Also we present a pilot application.

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  1. Faculty of Informatics and Management, University of Hradec Kralove, Rokitanskeho 62, Hradec Kralove, 50003, Czech Republic

    Kamila Olsevicova

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  1. University of Leipzig, Johannisgasse 26, 04103, Leipzig, Germany

    Lutz Maicher

  2. SRI International, Menlo Park, CA, USA

    Jack Park

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Olsevicova, K. (2006). Rebuilding Virtual Study Environments Using Topic Maps. In: Maicher, L., Park, J. (eds) Charting the Topic Maps Research and Applications Landscape. TMRA 2005. Lecture Notes in Computer Science(), vol 3873. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/11676904_14

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