Toward an adaptive and adaptable architecture to support ubiquitous learning activities

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The continuous evolution of learning technologies combined with the changes within ubiquitous learning environments in which they operate result in dynamic and complex requirements that are challenging to meet. The fact that these systems evolve over time makes it difficult to adapt to the constant changing requirements. Existing approaches in the field of Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) are generally not addressing those issues and they fail to adapt to those dynamic situations. In this chapter, we investigate the notion of an adaptive and adaptable architecture as a possible solution to address these challenges. We conduct a literature survey upon the state of the art and state of practice in this area. The outcomes of those efforts result in an initial model of a Domain-specific architecture to tackle the issues of adaptability and adaptiveness. To illustrate these ideas, we provide a number of scenarios where this architecture can be applied or is already applied. Our proposed approach serves as a foundation for addressing future ubiquitous learning applications where new technologies constantly emerge and new requirements evolve.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMobile, Ubiquitous, and Pervasive Learning : Fundaments, Applications, and Trends
Number of pages30
Volume406
PublisherSpringer
Publication date1 May 2016
Pages193-222
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 May 2016
Externally publishedYes
SeriesAdvances in Intelligent Systems and Computing
Volume406
ISSN2194-5357

    Research areas

  • Adaptive and adaptable architecture, Domain-specific architecture, Technology enhanced learning, Ubiquitous learning, Web-based

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