Authors:
Minoru Nakayama
and
Jun Hoshito
Affiliation:
Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan
Keyword(s):
Web system, Semantic web, Course selection, Learning support, University education.
Related
Ontology
Subjects/Areas/Topics:
Databases and Datawarehouses
;
Internet Technology
;
Ontology and the Semantic Web
;
Personalized Web Sites and Services
;
Searching and Browsing
;
System Integration
;
Web Information Systems and Technologies
;
Web Interfaces and Applications
Abstract:
The authors proposed a support system for university students to create their own course schedules using semantic web technology. The system provides course information, such as syllabus, students' assessment scores and reviews, which are RDF based ontology, while participants create their own course schedules. A prototype system was developed for course selections of two departments, and its effectiveness was determined. As a result, the number of courses selected increased significantly, and participants' subjective responses were encouraged when they consulted the system.