Authors:
Lars Johnsen
and
Rocio Chongtay
Affiliation:
University of Southern Denmark, Denmark
Keyword(s):
Semantic Widgets, Semantic Technologies, Web of Data, Web 3.0, Metadata, Schema.org, Visual Learning, Infographics.
Related
Ontology
Subjects/Areas/Topics:
Authoring Tools and Content Development
;
Computer-Supported Education
;
e-Learning
;
Information Technologies Supporting Learning
;
Ontologies and Meta-Data Standards
;
Standards and Interoperability
;
Ubiquitous Learning
;
Web-Based Learning, Wikis and Blogs
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.