Architecture for Implementation of a Lifelong Online Learning Environment (LOLE)

This article describes an architecture for the implementation of a lifelong online learning environment (LOLE). The stakeholder independent architecture enables the development of a LOLE system to fulfill the complex requirements of the different actors involved in lifelong education. A particular e...

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Published in:International journal on e-learning 2007-07, Vol.6 (3), p.313
Main Authors: Caron, Philippe, Beaudoin, Gregg, Leblanc, Frederic, Grant, Andrew
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case studies
Communication
Computer architecture
Computer System Design
Distance learning
Educational Administration
Educational Environment
Learning Processes
Learning Strategies
Lifelong Learning
Online Systems
Outcomes of Education
Teaching Methods
Technological change
Virtual Classrooms
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Summary:This article describes an architecture for the implementation of a lifelong online learning environment (LOLE). The stakeholder independent architecture enables the development of a LOLE system to fulfill the complex requirements of the different actors involved in lifelong education. A particular emphasis is placed on the continuation of a learner to participate as a collaborator inside the LOLE. The architecture can be viewed from two perspectives. The theoretical perspective consists of (a) Administration, (b) Communication and Collaboration, (c) Content Delivery, (d) Knowledge Content, (e) Knowledge Management, (f) Knowledge Discovery, (g) Knowledge Analysis, (h) Application Integration, and (i) Evaluation and Pedagogy dimensions. The technological perspective consists of (a) External, (b) Portal, (c) Authoring, (d) Content Management System, (e) Learning Content Management System, (f) Learning Management system, (g) Evaluation, (h) Groupware, and (i) Exploration layers. Furthermore, this architecture addresses the link to external real life applications to support the lifelong educational requirements in the working environment and support its use and return on investment. (Contains 4 figures, 3 tables and 2 notes.)
ISSN:1537-2456
1943-5932