Learner Profiling

In order to facilitate automated login procedures it can be important to also specify certain requirements a learner may have. For example, a student may wish to undertake an online course but may need to exit it only part of the way through. In such a situation it is useful for the student to be able to return to the precise point where they were up to in the course.

Another example might involve a student having completed a range of assessments at one institution and then wanting to continue studies at another institution. Such scenarios require data about the learner. Standardisation in this area enables the interchange of data between systems. Such data also has a high degree of requirement for security and integrity.

3 items in this category.

1. eXchanging Course Related Information (XCRI)
   Category: Learner Profiling
   
   XCRI is a JISC-funded project that aims to define a vocabulary and appropriate technology bindings (e.g. XML, RDF) for describing course-related information that encompasses course marketing, course quality assurance, enrolment and reporting requirements. Developed by the E-Learning Framework's Course Information Group.
   
   

2. IMS Learner Information Package Specification
   Category: Learner Profiling
   
   Learner Information is a collection of information about a Learner (individual or group learners) or a Producer of learning content (creators, providers or vendors). The IMS Learner Information Package (IMS LIP) specification addresses the interoperability of internet-based Learner Information systems with other systems that support the Internet learning environment.
   
   

3. Learner Profile Assessment Tools for Educators
   Category: Learner Profiling
   
   

   With Learner Profile Assessment Tools for Educators, teachers can systematically evaluate students in every learning situation. With this powerful and flexible set of software tools, educators can benchmark student learning, create targeted instructional strategies, generate personalized reports, and communicate goals and accomplishments with accuracy and consistency. Synergistically designed to leverage the mobility of your PDA with the power of your desktop and server, this program provides educators with a complete assessment and management system.