WP6 - Context awareness subsystem

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Objectives

To design and to develop the Context awareness subsystem according to specifications agreed in WP10 (D10.1 System architecture and design document). The subsystem will apply context modelling to ensure appropriate delivery and interactivity with e-learning materials. In addition, it will enable users to be aware of and to modify their context of use. The functionalities of this subsystem will be documented to be clear to end-users (mobile learner).

Description of work

Description of workThe work involves the following tasks:·

• Task 6.1 Specification of context parameters:
  This will involve field studies of context-bound learning interactions, to identify the parameters required to support contextual learning, including location, time, route to location, current activity, intended activity, learning needs and learning abilities. For each parameter, we shall propose metrics for assessing its contribution towards context awareness and learning support.
• Task 6.2 Development of context subsystem:
  Drawing on work in user modelling and contextual computing, this will specify the architecture of the context subsystem. The subsystem will be modular, to enable testing of each context parameter and its contribution towards contextual support.
• Task 6.3 Implementation of context subsystem:
  The context subsystem will be implemented and tested, initially for accuracy and usability, then by reference to the metrics specified in 6.1.

Incrementally improved releases of the subsystem will be integrated in corresponding MOBIlearn prototypes (WP10) and evaluated according to WP2. Partner 2 coordinates WP6.

Deliverables

• PM6 D6.1 Context awareness subsystem specification document
• PM26 D6.2 Context awareness final release with documentation

Milestones and expected result

• Result: Context awareness subsystem developed, tested and documented.
• PM11 M6.1 Context awareness first prototype
• PM17 M6.2 Context awareness second prototype.

BSCW link: http://bscw.uni-koblenz.de/bscw/bscw.cgi/0/82398

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