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Contribution to Book
Collaboratively Filtering Learning Objects
Designing Instruction with Learning Objects
  • Mimi Recker, Utah State University
  • Andrew Walker, Utah State University
  • David A. Wiley, Brigham Young University - Utah
Document Type
Contribution to Book
Editor
D. Wiley
Publisher
AECT
Publication Date
1-1-2001
Abstract

This chapter describes and discusses the application of collaborative filtering techniques to the design of metadata structures for learning objects, and its implications for instruction. This approach enables context-sensitive discovery and recommendation of learning objects. The discussion is based upon research in developing and evaluating a collaborative filtering system, which enables users to share ratings, opinions, and recommendations about resources on the Web. An additional benefit of this approach is that it also allows a user to locate other users that share similar interests for further communication and collaboration.

Comments

Originally published by the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT). Submitted version of chapter available through remote link.

Citation Information
Recker, M., Walker, A., & Wiley, D. (2001). Collaboratively filtering learning objects. In D. Wiley (Ed.), Designing Instruction with Learning Objects (pp. 243-259). Bloomington, IN: AECT.