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Learning Resource Type Vocabulary, Version 2

NOTE:

As of 2007 March 01 this page is out of date and NSDL vocabulary developement has been assigned to a newly reformed NSDL Metadata Working Group. Ths new NSDL Metadata Working Group is developing Best Practices for the NSDL_DC metadata framework including vocabulary terms, term definitions, field definitions, cataloging best practices and XML examples. The web page for this group is currently at: http://www.dpc.ucar.edu/people/kginger/nsdl_dc/index.html

Abstract

Definition: A condensed version of a larger piece of work outlining the major points and conclusions.
Source of term: DLESE
Source of definition: DLESE
UF: Summary
[Note that DCMI has an element refinement called "Abstract" for which it uses the definition: "A summary of the content of the resource."]

Annotation

Definition: A comment (usually added to a text)
Source of definition: Hyperdictionary
[Note: Changed to singular from plural, to match noun forms of other terms]
UF: Review
UF: Comment

Article

Definition: In publishing, an article is a piece of nonfictional prose that is an independent part of a publication (such as a book, journal, magazine, or newspaper). This sense of article overlaps with the usage of the word essay. In an encyclopedia or other reference work, an article is a primary division of content.
Source of defintion: Wikipedia
UF: Research paper
UF: Research article
UF: Peer reviewed article
UF: Scholarly publication
UF: Newspaper article
BT: Reference
BT: Periodical
Examples of Resources

Rounding Numbers - http://mathforum.org/dr.math/faq/faq.rounding.html

Science of Eggs - http://www.exploratorium.edu/cooking/eggs/eggscience.html

Origami from Mathworld - http://mathworld.wolfram.com/Origami.html

Artifact

Definition: Anything made by human art and workmanship; an artificial product.
Source of term: GEM
Source of definition: Oxford English Dictionary
RT: Physical Object (Dublin Core Type Term)

Ask-an-Expert

Definition: Resource [Service? Is "resource" too generic?] where one can submit questions for personal response to either an individual or group of people who have specific expertise in the area of interest.
Source of term: DLESE
Source of defintion: DLESE

Assessment

Definition: Resource used to evaluate or measure progress, development, ability, skill, understanding, knowledge, or achievement.
Source of term: iLumina
Source of definition: iLumina
UF: Self-Assessment
UF: Test
Example of a Resource

Physlet Force Concept Inventory: Collision ( also in Simulation) http://dl.uncw.edu/digilib/physics/x_physlets_01/physletprob/PhysletFCI/fci_8.html

Bibliography

Definition: A list often with descriptive or critical notes of writings relating to a particular subject, period, or author.

Source of term: EdNA

Source of definition: Merriam-Webster Online

UF: References

Broadcast

Definition: Recording of a newscast, talk show, or other presentation originally generated via the airwaves.
Source of term: DLESE
UF: Radio Broadcast
UF: Telecast
UF: Webcast
UF: Screencast
UF: Kinescope
UF: Video

Career Information

Definition: Resource that describes specific STEM careers or provides insight into the skills needed and the tasks performed by people in specific careers. May feature camps, internship programs, or informational programs which inform and support individuals interested in pursuing STEM careers.

Source of term: ENC

Question: Is this term a genre term or a subject category? If the former, do we want to specify the topic area (STEM) or keep the term general?

NOTE: Suggest deletion, since Career information is not really a learning resource

Case Study

Definition: Resource offering intensive analysis of an individual unit (as a person or community) stressing developmental factors in relation to environment or a scientific study of a specific location or region.
Alternative Definition: A detailed study of the development of a particular person, group, or situation over a period of time; a particular instance used to illustrate a thesis or principle. (Compact Oxford English Dictionary)
Source of Term: DLESE
Source of definition: DLESE

Catalog Record

NOTE: Suggest deletion, since Catalog Record is not really a learning resource

Clearinghouse

Definition: Resource with links to other sites organized around a topic or topics.
Alternative Definition: A central agency for the collection, classification, and distribution especially of information; broadly : an informal channel for distributing information or assistance (Merriam-Webster Online)
Source of term: DLESE
Source of definition: DLESE
RT: Portal
Note: Second sentence of original definition deleted

Course

Definition: A set of teaching and learning materials intended to achieve a wide range of objectives over an extended period of time.
Source of term: iLumina
Source of definition: iLumina
NT: Syllabus
NT: Presentation
NT: Activity
BT: Curriculum

Curriculum

Definition: A program of study.
Source of term: DLESE, GEM

Source of definition: DLESE
NT: Course

Data Set

Definition: A collection of data elements in the form of a list, table, or database intended for use with another learning resource.
Alternative Definition: An organised collection of data with a common theme. (GIS Dictionary)
Source of term: iLumina
Source of defintition: iLumina
UF: Dataset
RT: Dataset (Dublin Core Type Term)

Demonstration

Definition: Resource that uses a video or audio recording to show or explain a procedure, process, or principle. Note a verbal explanation is not required, the explanation may be implied through an action. This is distinct from simulations in that demonstrations have real objects in them as opposed to representations.
Alternative definition: An illustration or explanation, as of a theory or product, by exemplification or practical application. (American Heritage Dictionary, 4th ed.)
RT: Simulation
RT: Experiment
Examples of Resources

Explosion of Pure Hydrogen Gas http://dl.uncw.edu/digilib/chemistry/inorganic%20chemistry/nonmetals/Hydrogen.avi

Conductivity of Strong Electrolyte Solution http://dl.uncw.edu/digilib/chemistry/physical%20and%20theoretical%20chemistry/theory%20of%20solution/strongelectrolyte2a.avi

Experiment

Definition: A scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.

Source of term: IEEE-LOM

Source of definition: Compact Oxford English Dictionary

UF: Laboratory experiment

RT: Demonstration

Fiction

Definition: Prose literature, especially novels, describing imaginary events and people.
Scope note: Do not use for technical documentation and guides, or field and instructor's guides
Note: Eliminated 'book" from the term, moved former definition exclusions to scope note.

Form

Definition: A formatted document containing blank fields that users can fill in with data
Source of definition: Webopedia
UF: Webform

Forum

Definition: A meeting or medium for an exchange of views.
Source of term: DLESE
DLESE Definition: Interface where a group of individuals can engage in text-based talk about a particular subject. May or may not be synchronous.
Source of definition: Compact Oxford English Dictionary
UF: Discussion
UF: Listserv
UF: Message Board
Note substituted more general definition.

Game

Definition: An activity designed to teach about a certain subject or help learn a skill.

Source of term: IEEE-LOM

Source of definition: Wikipedia (see educational games)

UF: Educational games

Glossary

Definition: An alphabetical list of words relating to a specific subject, text, or dialect, with explanations.

Source of definition: Compact Oxford English Dictionary

UF: Wordlist

Illustration

Definition: Visual matter used to clarify or decorate a text.
Source of definition: American Heritage Dictionary, 4th ed.
UF: Diagram
UF: Graph
UF: Drawing
UF: Chart
BT: Image (Dublin Core Type Term)
RT: Photograph

Instructor Guide

Definition: Supporting resource for teachers regarding the use of learning materials with respect to learning objectives, classroom management, materials, assessment, and additional reference material.
Source of term: DLESE
UF: Teacher Guide
UF: Teaching Guide
RT: Study Guide

Lecture

Definition: Audio or text record of a speech or classroom instruction.

Source of term: DLESE

NOTE: Indistinguishable from Presentation

Lesson

Definition: Resource to support students' learning of specific concepts or content. May include teaching instructions (educational goals, learning objectives, procedures, etc.) or resources for direct student use ranging from printable text to interactive online activities.
Alternative Definition: A specific assignment to a student. (Wordsmyth)
Source of term: ENC
Source of definition: ENC
UF: Activity
UF: Classroom activity

Listserv

Definition: Email based communication that is distributed to a member-based group of individuals via a single email address. Usually topic-focused.

Source of term: DLESE

NOTE: Suggest deletion, since listserv is a product name; added to "forum" as UF

Map

Definition: 2-D representation of a single point in time or space that illustrates fairly static physical features (e.g. topos, soil, road, bedrock maps, etc).
Alternative Definition: A representation usually on a flat surface of the whole or a part of an area (Merriam-webster Online)
Source of term: DLESE

Message Board

Definition: Interface whereby individuals can post information, requests or ideas for view by others.

Source of term: DLESE

Question: Again, is "interface" the proper descriptor?

NOTE: Suggest deletion, since Message Board is a a technique for discussion; added to "forum" as UF

Music

Definition: Vocal, instrumental, or mechanical sounds having rhythm, melody, or harmony.
Source of term: DLESE
Source of definition: Merriam-Webster Online
Scope note: Use also for recordings and musical notation.
Note: Substituted more general definition and added scope note.

Nonfiction Book

Definition: Set of textual information about a subject with auxiliary information such as images, charts, and tables. Includes lab manuals.

Source of term: iLumina

Question: See questions on "Fiction Book." Also not all non-fiction includes images, etc. This looks like a dangerous catch all term.

NOTE: Suggest deletion, since Nonfiction book could be anything not fiction

Oral History

Definition: Recorded historical information obtained in interviews concerning personal experiences and recollections.
Source of term: DLESE
Scope note: includes oral history transcriptions
Note: Changed definition to eliminate "Tape-recorded" and added scope note.

Periodical

Definition: Publication that is produced on some predictable schedule, such as weekly, monthly or annually.
Source of term: DLESE
Source of definition: DLESE
UF: Magazine
UF: Journal
NT: Article

Photograph

Definition: A picture made by using a camera that records an image on a light-sensitive surface.
Source of definition: Wordsmyth
RT: Illustration

Policy

Definition: Document containing statements or series of steps for a particular way of accomplishing a goal.

Source of term: DLESE

NOTE: Suggest remove: does not seem to be learning resource

Portal

Definition: Homepage that is the entrance to a large complex website holding a variety of related resources, hosted by a single organization or group of related organizations.
Alternative Definition: A website considered as an entry point to other websites, often by being or providing access to a search engine. (dictionary.com)
Source of term: DLESE
Source of definition: DLESE
RT: Clearinghouse

Presentation

Definition: Unit of instruction organized and delivered by an instructor for the purpose of informing a group about a topic.
Alternative Definition: Something, such as a lecture or speech, that is set forth for an audience. (American Heritage Dictionary, 4th ed.)
Source of term: iLumina
Source of definition: iLumina
UF: Lecture

Problem Set

Definition: Series of tasks or questions posed to the student, as in homework or other assignment.
Source of term: DLESE
Source of definition: DLESE
UF: Homework Assignment

Proceedings

Definition: Collection of papers or abstracts presented at a specific meeting or event.

Source of term: DLESE

NOTE: Suggest deletion, Proceedings is a publishing format rather than learning resource.

Project

Definition: Activity to extend or apply concepts taught in a course that usually culminates in a product.
Alternative Definition: A task or problem engaged in usually by a group of students to supplement and apply classroom studies. (Merriam-Webster Online)
Source of term: iLumina
BT: Course

Proposal

Definition: Formal document that outlines a specific project, recommendation, plan or idea.

Source of term: DLESE

NOTE: Suggest removal as proposals are not learning resources.

Reference

Definition: A source of information, ranging in size from a large compendium to something that is small and specialized, intended to be used as an authoritative source or to begin to research a topic.
Alternative definition: A comprehensive, systematically organized collection of information such as a dictionary, encyclopedia or almanac. (EdNA)
Source of term: ENC (revised)
NOTE: Changed level of name and definition to cover only the compendium level. Eliminated some examples.
NT: Article
Examples of Resources

Explore More: The Future of Energy http://www3.iptv.org/exploremore/energy/profiles/profiles.cfm

Encyclopedia Mythica http://www.pantheon.org/

Mathworld http://mathworld.wolfram.com/

Remotely Sensed Imagery

Definition: Imagery generated from measuring devices that are not in direct contact with the medium they are measuring (e.g. radar or satellite imagery).
Source of term: DLESE
NOTE: Noun added to change form or term
UF: Satellite Imagery
UF: Radar Imagery

Report

Definition: Detailed account or statement, often outlining the results or events of a meeting, endeavor, activity or study (e.g. review, evaluation).
Source of term: DLESE
RT: Assessment

Search Engine

Definition: Mechanism by which the WWW or some sub-component is searched based on a specific query entered by the user. Use when the search function offered is more extensive than simply "Search this site".

Source of term: DLESE

NOTE: Suggest remove, a search engine is not a learning resource.

Simulation

Definition: Imitative representation, such as animations or artificial manipulations of photographs, of the function of a system, process, or principle. Note that the imitative nature of this distinguishes it from a demonstration.
Alternative definition: Representation of the operation or features of one process or system through the use of another. (American Heritage Dictionary, 4th ed.)
Source of term: ENC
Source of definition: ENC
Examples of Resources

Physlet Force Concept Inventory: Collision ( also in Assessment) http://dl.uncw.edu/digilib/physics/x_physlets_01/physletprob/PhysletFCI/fci_8.html

Examine the phases of the moon from Earth and space. http://www.classzone.com/books/earth_science/terc/content/visualizations/es2503/es2503page01.cfm?chapter_no=visualization

Observe how sediments are deposited. http://www.classzone.com/books/earth_science/terc/content/visualizations/es0604/es0604page01.cfm?chapter_no=visualization

Standards

Definition: Definition: Information about or the complete text of state or national documents.

Source of term: ENC

UF: Frameworks

NOTE: Suggest remove, standards are not educational resources in the general sense.

Study Guide

Definition: A guide to provide students with content information and/or hints, techniques, or management ideas in a particular area.
Alternative Definition: A student tool used to help facilitate learning and comprehension of literature, research topics, history, and other subjects. Most study guides summarize chapters of novels or the important elements of the subject. (Wikipedia)
Source of term: RDN/LTSN
RT: Tutorial
RT: Instructor Guide

Syllabus

Definition: Plan showing the structure of a particular course, including course description and objectives, grading policy, materials, assignments, lesson sequence, and course calendar.
Source of term: iLumina
BT: Course

Textbook

Definition: Resource providing comprehensive materials for specific topics; often includes chapters or other typical book components.
Source of term: ENC
RT: Course

Thesis

Definition: Scholarly work as for an academic degree.
Alternative definition: A long essay or dissertation involving personal research, written as part of a university degree. (Compact Oxford English Dictionary)
Source of term: DLESE
UF: Dissertation

Tutorial

Definition: Resource that provides guided information about a specific subject.
Alternative definition: A session or course of concentrated instruction given by a tutor, often on a special topic. (Wordsmyth)
Source of term: DLESE
RT: Study guide

Video

Definition: (e.g. clips, interviews, lectures movies, etc.).

Source of term: DLESE

NOTE: Suggest remove, this is really a physical format not a genre; added UF under broadcast.

Field Trip

Definition: A trip or excursion to a place, often by a group of students or the like, to gain firsthand information, knowledge, or experience. Includes descriptions or plans for actual field trips as well as virtual field trips.
Source of term: DLESE
Source of definition: Wordsmyth
NOTE: Removed 'virtual' and generalized definition.
UF: Virtual Field Trip

Weblog

Definition: A web-based publication consisting primarily of periodic articles, written by one person or a group.
Source of term: ENC
Source of definition: Wikipedia (revised)
UF: Web Log
UF: Blog

Webcast

Definition: Broadcast captured digitally from the web.