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A prototype Semantic Web-based digital content exchange for schools in Singapore
Shabajee, Paul; McBride, Brian; Steer, Damian; Reynolds, Dave
HPL-2006-53
External - Copyright Consideration
Keyword(s): semantic web; education; digital content exchange; digital library
Abstract: Singapore has many large and educationally valuable digital collections and is planning the development of many more. These digital collections contain historical, cultural and scientific multimedia objects, along with learning objects. At present, school teachers and pupils find it hard to locate many of these resources using traditional search engines. This paper describes a research investigation into the design and subsequent development of a prototype digital resource discovery portal (Digital Content Exchange) based on Semantic Web technologies, and explores some of the educational issues raised. The research project explored how the features of the Semantic Web might offer valuable additional educational benefits and affordances beyond that of those based on existing information retrieval technologies. Notes: Paul Shabajee and Damian Steer, University of Bristol, 8-10 Berkeley Square, Bristol, BS8 1HH UK
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