learning-brainstorming
Language Learning
When learning a new language one has to learn and maintain many new words (vocabulary). Apart from just words, information also includes how to use it (eg grammar or pronunciation).
A classic format for learning a vocabulary is a flashcard. This flashcard basically has a cue in one language and a response in the other. Some online learning systems however, allow much more then just a simple text cue and response. They use rich media like sounds, images and video to enforce memorization.
One of the purposes of this microformat is representing this rich media so it can be openly exchanged between different learning systems. For example, if a person has learning a lot of French words in a specific online learning service, he is essentially building up an online brain there. That learning service and others will benefit when there is an open exchange between learning items and the user can take his brain wherever he wants.
Describing a Learning Concept
When learning any new concept, whether a toddler learning ABCs or a college student studying quantam physics, there are small tips, "aha" moments, perhaps learning games that can be shared. Also references to resources specifically in the context of learning a given concept. What seems important is the ability to link a small bit of text, rich media, or resource description to a specific learning concept. If this vocabulary describes learning concepts, then we can use other formats to make the link to the media/text/resource.