{"title":"Use of Semantic Networks as Learning Material and Evaluation of the Approach by Students","authors":"Philippe A. Martin","volume":17,"journal":"International Journal of Educational and Pedagogical Sciences","pagesStart":611,"pagesEnd":621,"ISSN":"1307-6892","URL":"https:\/\/publications.waset.org\/pdf\/11757","abstract":"
This article first summarizes reasons why current approaches supporting Open Learning and Distance Education need to be complemented by tools permitting lecturers, researchers and students to cooperatively organize the semantic content of Learning related materials (courses, discussions, etc.) into a fine-grained shared semantic network. This first part of the article also quickly describes the approach adopted to permit such a collaborative work. Then, examples of such semantic networks are presented. Finally, an evaluation of the approach by students is provided and analyzed.<\/p>\r\n","references":"[1] A. Stutt, and E. Motta, \"Semantic learning webs,\" Journal of Interactive\r\nMedia in Education, Special Issue on the Educational Semantic Web, No. 10, 2004.\r\n[2] V. Devedzic, \"Education and the Semantic Web,\" International Journal\r\nof Artificial Intelligence in Education, 14, 39-6, 2004.\r\n[3] S. 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