Lorenzo Alb

Bio: Lorenzo Alb is an academic researcher from University of Salamanca. The author has contributed to research in topics: Metadata. The author has an hindex of 1, co-authored 1 publications receiving 41 citations.

Qualified Dublin Core Metadata Best Practices for GREDOS

Abstract: The aim of this article is to present the work carried out to create GREDOS, the Institutional Repository of the University of Salamanca. Besides introducing GREDOS and explaining how the project was developed, we also present our best practices manual in the use of Qualified Dublin Core Metadata (QDCM). The guidelines followed in the use of metadata, standardization, work methodology, and the digitalization parameters employed are described. Some practical examples of descriptions of different digital resources of varied typology are provided. We conclude by showing the final outcome of the project.

The evolution of the technological ecosystems: an architectural proposal to enhancing learning processes

Abstract: Currently, there exist very powerful Open Source software applications that cover most of the ICT needs of any institution, both for its operation and internal processes management. In this context, the technological effort of companies and institutions is not in the development of new software tools but to create their own technological ecosystem using available software components. This paper presents an architectural pattern to implement learning technological ecosystems with the ability to adapt to the changing requirements of the organizations.

Epistemological and ontological spirals: From individual experience in educational innovation to the organisational knowledge in the university sector

Abstract: Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to introduce the development of a knowledge management system. It allows the creation of new knowledge, its consolidation, distribution and combination in the field of educational innovation, in such a way that the knowledge is transferred from individuals to the organisation and from the organisation to individuals. To achieve this, the knowledge spirals of Nonaka are integrated. The epistemological spiral is used to obtain the ontologies that feed the ontological spiral. Design/methodology/approach – More than 600 university teachers participated in the research and the development of the management system, in which more than 400 educational innovation experiences and 1,100 authors have been included. Findings – The epistemological spiral is used to obtain the ontologies that feed the ontological spiral. The result is a double spiral that allows the contribution of a conceptual model and the development of an innovative tool that enables and automates the effective...

GRIAL (GRupo de investigación en InterAcción y eLearning), USAL

Abstract: The Research GRoup on InterAction and eLearning (GRIAL) at the University of Salamanca emerged in 2006 as a result of the union of three distinct research areas. Such research fields (Computer Engineering, Education and Communication Theory) find in this context a remarkable complementarity and produce, as a consequence of their respective synergies, seven lines of research closely related in a transversal way. These areas are Interactive Learning Systems, Learning Technologies, Web Engineering and Software Architecture, Online Learning Methodology, Quality and Evaluation in Education, Communication Theory and Strategic Knowledge and Technology Management. These lines of research give rise to the development of a large number of research projects, both national and international. The most relevant of them are described in these pages. Finally, GRIAL carries out excellent transfer activities whose main lines are illustrated in the last paragraph of this article.