THE “OSEL 2.0” PROJECT: A FRAMEWORK FOR AN OPEN SOURCE, FLEXIBLE AND INTEGRATED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT ON WEB 2.0

This paper will explain the first step of a framework for the OSEL 2.0 (Open Source E-Learning 2.0 – http://www.osel.it) Project started from the necessity to create a flexible and integrated system, based on Open Source software, in which an Intelligent Web Agent will be integrated to manage the OSEL’s Learning Objects repository and LCMS. This approach provides high scalability and versatility for the system, as well as it is easy to upgrade; it aims at meeting some changeable requirement in the field of distance learning (yearly or even monthly innovation). The modular structure and flexibility provided by the portal developed makes this project adaptable to any SCORM compatible LCMS. In the specific, the OSEL’s repository is the integration between Learning repository software LeMill, with OSEL Taxonomy for the classification of Learning Objects.
Integration between software and learning structure will improve portal features, and teaching/learning process. The flexible and modular structure of our server and our Learning Environment based on Zope, Plone, and Fle with integration of LeMill repository, provide an environment suitable for Intelligent Web Agent applications. Artificial Intelligence could rewrite the rules of learning online.