Pedagogical Model Based on Semantic Web Rule Language

Intelligent Tutoring System(ITS) aims to provide personalized instruction. Its main module, pedagogical model, is responsible for choosing which strategy to apply to a specific student, as well as determining which learning topics to provide. However, there are several strategies and teaching techniques, and each student has his peculiarities. This paper proposes the use of Semantic Web Rule Language(SWRL) to assist ITS in the making decision on which learning strategy to apply to a specific student in a given time. SWRL is based on Horn-like rules expressed in terms of Ontology Web Language(OWL) concepts.