A scenario for the development and use of teaching oriented ontologies. (11th August 2009)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Belesiotis, V.S.; Alexandris, N.
• Is Part Of: International journal of metadata, semantics and ontologies. Volume 4:Number 3(2009)
• Page Start: 183
• Page End: 195
• Publication Date: 2009-08-11
• Subjects: didactics -- teaching -- education -- teaching-oriented ontologies -- ICT -- information technology -- communication technology -- knowledge representation -- intelligent scenario systems -- lesson planning; Metadata -- Periodicals; Semantic Web -- Periodicals; Ontologies (Information retrieval) -- Periodicals; Data structures (Computer science) -- Periodicals; Information theory -- Periodicals; 005.74
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1744-2621

Abstract

In this paper we propose a methodology for the construction and use of Teaching-Oriented Ontologies and present how such ontologies can support the lesson planning phase and the teaching process. We present their pilot use with focus on the Greek secondary-education system. We then present our arguments supporting their use, suggest a methodology for the development of such ontologies and explain how teaching-oriented ontologies can aid the teaching process. Finally, we demonstrate an example of the use of our methodology and discuss the findings of an empirical evaluation of its use by teachers during the lesson planning phase.