Human and Machine Representations of the Teaching and LearningProfessor James Dalziel Tuesday 1st August 2006 at 11am
AbstractDespite several decades of work in both artificial intelligence/computer science and educational research, there has been little progress on unified representational models of the teaching and learning process. The new field of Learning Design provides a "pedagogical metamodel" of the teaching and learning process, including the ability to represent this process in XML using the IMS Learning Design specification. This presentation will review progress and challenges in the field of Learning Design, including technical and educational experiences from the implementation of LAMS (the Learning Activity Management System), a leading Learning Design system. Short resumeJames is one of Australia's leading e-learning innovators. He was involved in early e-learning innovation at the University of Sydney in 1996 and 1997, leading to the spin-off of WebMCQ Pty Ltd, a highly successful Australian e-learning company. After several years working across education, corporate and government e-learning, James returned to an academic environment at Macquarie University during 2003 to become Director of the Macquarie E-learning Centre of Excellence. James is well known nationally and internationally for his innovative developments in e-learning, and his contributions to e-learning standards. James has been closely involved in a number of significant e-learning projects including COLIS and LAMS. |