Selection and use of domain ontologies in Learning Networks for Lifelong Competence Development
A general problem in life-long learning is how to develop flexible and adaptive learning content, and how to choose and deliver the most appropriate learning activities for the learner. In order to solve this problem, we need to have the proper knowledge model, and clear interpretation how to use it. One possible solution is to use IMS Learning Design for modelling the learning process and ontologies for representing the domain knowledge and competencies. In this paper we present one specific ap
Supporting teachers when diagnosing their students in algebra
In this paper we will describe our current work on the Lingot project. We
will focus on the description of a software called « Pépite », the objective of which is
to help teachers diagnose their students' algebra competencies. Then we will show
how different uses of Pepite by teachers lead us to define several types of diagnosis in
order to fit better various users' needs.
Literature Review in Languages, Technologies and Learning
There is no one best way to learn a
foreign language, nor a single optimal
set of teaching materials. This is because
the learners will vary both in how they
learn and what they want and need to
learn. Good teaching materials may,
therefore, be produced according to a
number of different approaches to
language description, different
interpretations of the theory of language
learning, and according to different
approaches to the process of teaching.,A NESTA FutureLab Series - report 1
For a renewed academy industry research partnership
The joint venture between the academic research on learning technology and industry along the past decade shares similarity with the gold rush: great effort for a too small outcome. From all the energy spent, “acadustry” has emerged; a chimerical community of practice, merging academic and industry objectives and traditions. The relevance and fruitfulness of this new community is questionable. This presentation will suggest revisiting the orientation of the eLearning research policy, taking
A Metadata Based Web Distance Learning Platform
Distance Learning is acquiring a role that becomes more and more important with the huge diffusion of the Internet and related technologies. Consequently, the investigation for adequate architectures and platforms supporting flexible Distance Le arning engines and solution is nowadays of great interests in the Scientific Community. The present paper introduces a platform based on the adoption of Metadata concepts and on the use of a “processorlike” behavior of the Web Course Delivery engine
Understanding the structure of the set of rational numbers: a conceptual change approach.
In the present article, we argue that the conceptual change approach to learning can apply in the case of mathematics, taking into consideration the particular nature of mathematical knowledge and the neurobiological bases of mathematical cognition. In the empirical study that is reported in this article, we investigated ninth graders' understanding of algebraic and structural properties of rational numbers, from a conceptual change perspective. We make
the point that understanding rational numb
Geospatially aware social software and Africa
We present a proposal for the development and implementation of a group of tools that will support the collection and sharing of georeferenced information. Locations such as rural Africa suffer from a technical problem hampering their participation in the global information community: infrastructures and terminals for Internet access are non-existent or of poor quality. We believe that cell-phone software can be leveraged as a way to bridge this. One important contribution that local communities
How To Use GRID Technology for Building Next Generation Learning Environments
Grid technologies promise to improve the way we think about e-learning allow-ing wide-scale learning resources sharing in heterogeneous and geographi-cally distributed environments consenting, in this way, the implementation of distributed learning spaces where different organizations and individuals are able to cooperate in pursuing similar and complementary learning and training objectives. But is the e-learning ready for this evolution? In this paper we try, starting from an existing e-learni
Intensive quantities: why they matter to mathematics education
Ever since Piaget's (1952) classic work on number, a fundamental distinction has been drawn in the mathematics literature between extensive and intensive quantities. Extensive quantities (for example, volume, distance) are based on the logic of part-whole relations. Adding 20 decilitres of orange squash to 60 decilitres produces 80 decilitres of orange squash, since the whole is the sum of the parts. Intensive quantities (for example, density, speed) are based on the logic of co-variation. Addin
Average March Ozone Levels over the Arctic for 1979 to 1999
The evolution of ozone over the Arctic as shown through measurements of average ozone for March for the years 1979 through 1999, excluding 1995 and 1996. These measurements were made by the TOMS instruments on Nimbus-7, Meteor-3 and Earth Probe. Dark blue represent regions of low ozone and red represents regions of high ozone.
APMD AR HNC-D CSE 07/08
HNC/D CSE ACTION REPORT FOR 2007/2008
APMD Actions 07/08 and Implementation Report including Timescale for Response and Key Officer,Action Report for HNC/D CSE Annual Programme Monitoring Document 2007/2008 - Published in October 2008
Product Design
The essence of industrial design engineering (IDE) is designing and improving products which are used daily and intensively, at home or at work. The faculty is committed to study, innovate and improve the development of durable products and their services for people, on the basis of the balanced interests of users, industry, society and the environment. The faculty pursues this mission through a multidisciplinary approach that integrates human aspects - i.e. ergonomics, market, organisation and
Faits comme des rats
Documentaire de 52 minutes qui présente l'expérience des rats plongeurs, mise en œuvre par Didier DESOR (Nancy-Université )
Faits comme des rats
L'expérience des rats plongeurs fascine parce qu'elle nous renvoie à notre comportement et nous interpelle.
Pourquoi certains rats plongent-ils pour aller chercher leur nourriture alors que d'autres se contentent de la leur "voler" ?
Entretien avec Max Egly
Après des études de philosophie à l’ENS Saint Cloud (1), il intègre le centre audiovisuel et est nommé chargé des études et des recherches (2), (3), (4), (5) puis il intègre la Radio-télévision scolaire où il travaillera en particulier avec Henri Dieuzède. Il accède ensuite à des responsabilités (6), mais n’apprécie pas la charge administrative. Son rôle dans l’expérimentation de tv Niger à partir de 1964 (7), où la télévision scolaire est à l’origine d’un d
La flexibilité
Quatrième partie de l’Essentiel "Eléments pour une rencontre de la Sociologie et de l’Economie" qui fait suite à la Grande Leçon "La sociologie peut-elle aider à comprendre l'économie ? - L’Etat social actif".
Les auteurs vous proposent de rencontrer François Pichault et Virginie Xhauflair, respectivement sociologue et anthropologue, pour clarifier le concept de "flexibilité", derrière lequel se cachent des réalités multiples et en con
Histology
Although a great deal of emphasis of the course is on the structures of the organs and tissues, this is not a course based solely on pure microscopic descriptions. Lectures and laboratory sessions will focus on the integration of structures with functions, drawing from many disciplines (light/electron microscopy, cell biology, biochemistry, physiology etc.). Highlights of the course are its magnificently detailed collections of tissues as represented in the Circulatory Lecture.
Qu'est ce que la biodiversité - Nicolas Rabet (audio)
Une conférence de l'UTLS au lycée
Qu'est ce que la biodiversité par Nicolas Rabet
Lycée Guy Mollet (62 ARRAS)
Cicero, Pro Caelio § 3 (Natural)
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L'agroforesterie marqueur du paysage kéralais
Le Kerala est un État du sud-ouest de la péninsule indienne, entre mer et montagne, de près de 820 habitants au km². Il est caractérisé par une occupation traditionnelle du sol et des paysages de type agroforestier : autour d’un habitat essentiellement dispersé, les keralais ont aménagé l’étagement, sur de petites superficies, de systèmes productifs cumulant des cultures au sol (tubercules, manioc, maraîchage…) et des cultures arborées (bois d’œuvre, épices, cocotiers
