Title :
Conformance Testing, the Elixer within the Chain for Learning Scenarios and Objects
Author :
Nadolski, Rob ; ONeill, Owen ; Van der Vegt, Wim ; Koper, Rob
Author_Institution :
Open Univ. of the Netherlands, Heerlen
Abstract :
The chain for learning scenarios (LSs) and learning objects (LOs) comprises five iterative links: (i) development, (ii) publication, (iii) making resources searchable (iv) facilitating their arrangement (v) towards a runnable unit of learning. E-learning specifications and components-based systems embedded in a service-oriented architecture are conditio sine qua non for enabling this chain. To create a stronger more enduring chain, it must be easier to develop software and content compliant to e-learning specifications. Conformance testing (CT) is the elixir within the chain for LSs and LOs and the Telcert project CT system can be used in strengthening the chain
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; conformance testing; formal specification; object-oriented programming; Telcert project CT system; components-based systems; conformance testing; e-learning specifications; iterative links; learning objects; learning scenarios; service-oriented architecture; Collaboration; Computer architecture; Education; Educational technology; Electronic learning; Service oriented architecture; Software quality; Software tools; System testing; Web services;
Conference_Titel :
Advanced Learning Technologies, 2006. Sixth International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Kerkrade
Print_ISBN :
0-7695-2632-2
DOI :
10.1109/ICALT.2006.1652445