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The development of a system for supporting the lifelong learner
Author(s) -
De Freitas Sara,
Harrison Ian,
Magoulas George,
Mee Adrian,
Mohamad Fitri,
Oliver Martin,
Papamarkos George,
Poulovassilis Alexandra
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
british journal of educational technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.79
H-Index - 95
eISSN - 1467-8535
pISSN - 0007-1013
DOI - 10.1111/j.1467-8535.2006.00666.x
Subject(s) - lifelong learning , process (computing) , government (linguistics) , set (abstract data type) , knowledge management , computer science , process management , business , engineering management , pedagogy , sociology , engineering , linguistics , philosophy , programming language , operating system
Given the rapidly changing skills needs of ‘post‐industrial economies’, lifelong learning forms an integral part of government policy within the UK and abroad. However, like the UK, most economies are faced with the problem of how to reach those sections of the community that have traditionally not embraced learning and educational opportunities. In this paper, the development and evaluation of a system designed to address this problem is described. The Lifelong Learning in London for All (L4All) project has investigated the concept of ‘trails’ as a way of organising lifelong learning opportunities. The L4All pilot system combines a set of web services to provide the functionality needed to support this central idea. The development process was outlined, and the findings of an empirical study were used to confirm proof of concept.