Adaptive Web site for distance learning

Abstract

University distance learning is benefiting from the intensive use of Internet resources. The variety of information and services offered, together with different kinds of students, are impeding efficient use of this medium. In order to alleviate these problems and other associated ones, a Web site is being developed to facilitate personalised access to these resources. This site is based on three essential elements: new teaching materials to make the most of the medium, alternative teaching organisation adapted to the requirements of the different protagonists (students, lecturers and tutors) and an interactive system, WebDL, which facilitates personalised and adaptive access to information and communication requirements to each and every user at each and every moment. To date, the resources and material for three computer studies courses are being developed at Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (UNED), whose delivery depends on the Artificial Intelligence Department.

Citation

Boticario, J.G. and Gaudioso, E. (2000), "Adaptive Web site for distance learning", Campus-Wide Information Systems, Vol. 17 No. 4, pp. 120-128. https://doi.org/10.1108/10650740010350693