DET Learning Resource Metadata (DETLRM)
Application Profile v2.0
Document version 2.02
2010-02-16
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DETLRM Application Profile v2.0
Contents
1. Introduction ..................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Scope .....................................................................................................................................4
1.2 Purpose ..................................................................................................................................4
1.3 Audience ................................................................................................................................4
2. Associated DET Documents .......................................................................... 5
3. References....................................................................................................... 5
4. Overview .......................................................................................................... 6
Summary table of DETLRM data elements ..................................................................................7
5. DETLRMv2.0 schema ...................................................................................... 8
5.1 Base schema ..........................................................................................................................9
5.2 Datatypes ............................................................................................................................ 22
5.2.1 LangString .................................................................................................................... 22
5.2.2 DateTime ..................................................................................................................... 23
5.2.3 Vocabulary ................................................................................................................... 25
6. Definitions of vocabulary values ................................................................. 26
Data element 2.3.1:LifeCycle.Status ......................................................................................... 26
Data element 2.3.1:LifeCycle.Contribute.Role .......................................................................... 26
Data element 5.2:Educational.LearningResourceType ............................................................ 27
Data element 5.5:Educational.IntendedEndUserRole .............................................................. 28
Data element 5.6:Educational.Context ...................................................................................... 28
Data element 7.1:Relation.Kind ................................................................................................ 29
7. Recommended classifications..................................................................... 30
Appendix. Glossary .......................................................................................... 31
Document history ............................................................................................. 36
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1. Introduction
1.1 Scope
This application profile specifies a set of data elements and vocabularies to describe learning
resources in the NSW Department of Education and Training (DET).
learning resource here refers to any resource that supports the teaching and
learning of DET endorsed curriculum. It does not include those resources produced within the
department that take the form of corporate communication, for example, policy or
administrative documents.
This document does not define how information technology systems represent or use
metadata. XML binding specifications are detailed in the DETLRM XML Binding Specification
(see Section 2. Associated DET Documents).
1.2 Purpose
The purpose of this profile is to support the discovery, evaluation, access, management,
exchange and use of learning resources in DET.
Use of the profile will:
Enhance the ability of DET staff to easily discover and access DET developed
learning resources through portals such as the Teaching and Learning Exchange
(TaLe).
Provide a metadata framework for interoperability within DET and promote
interoperability externally through conformance with recognised national and
international learning technology standards.
Facilitate the exchange and transformation of metadata across repositories.
Facilitate sharing and re-use of learning resources.
1.3 Audience
Staff developing and implementing systems for the description, storage and discovery of
learning resources within DET.
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2. Associated DET Documents
Available at <http://www.cli.nsw.edu.au/services/standards/standards.htm>:
DET Learning Resource Metadata (DETLRM) Classification Schemes
DET Learning Resource Metadata (DETLRM) Crosswalks
DET Learning Resource Metadata (DETLRM) Guidelines
DET Learning Resource Metadata (DETLRM) XML Binding Specification
DET Learning Resource Metadata (DETLRM) XML Schema Definition (XSD)
3. References
The following documents are referenced by this application profile.
IEEE 1484.12.1-2002, Standard for Learning Object Metadata (LOM).
IETF RFC 2048:1996, Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (MIME) Part Four: Registration
Procedures (available at <http://www.ietf.org/rfc/rfc2048.txt>).
IETF RFC 2425:1998, MIME Content-Type for Directory Information. (available at
<http://www.ietf.org/rfc/rfc2425.txt>).
IETF RFC 2426:1998, vCard MIME Directory Profile (available at
<http://www.ietf.org/rfc/rfc2426.txt>).
ISO 639-1, Codes for the Representation of Names of Languages
Part 1: Alpha-2 Code.
ISO 639-2, Codes for the Representation of Names of Languages
Part 2: Alpha-3 Code.
ISO 3166-1, Codes for the Representation of Names of Countries and their Subdivisions
Part 1: Country Codes.
ISO 8601:2000, Data Elements and Interchange Formats
Representation of Dates and Times.
ISO/IEC 646, Information technology
interchange.
Information Interchange
ISO 7-bit coded character set for information
ISO/IEC 10646-1, Information technology Universal Multiple-Octet Coded Character Set
(UCS) Part 1: Architecture and Basic Multilingual Plane.
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4. Overview
This application profile provides a DET-wide metadata specification for describing learning
resources.
It is based on the following principles:
Simplicity: It is based on a single schema, the IEEE Standard for Learning Object Metadata
(LOM) and only references those data elements necessary to describe learning resources in
DET.
Interoperability: Interoperability in the international educational environment is achieved
through use of the LOM standard. The profile includes all the data elements of the national
VET Metadata Application Profile (Vetadata). It also includes the LOM data elements needed
for conformance with the Sharable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM) (in terms of
SCORM mandatory elements). Detailed crosswalks (mappings) to the TAFE NSW, TaLe,
Vetadata and The Le@rning Federation (TLF) application profiles are included in the
DETLRM Crosswalks document (see Section 2. Associated DET Documents). These
crosswalks facilitate search across metadata records created according to these profiles and
the transformation of metadata from one to another. DETLRM data elements can also be
crosswalked to Dublin Core, Australian Government Locator Service (AGLS) and Education
Network Australia (EdNA) metadata elements.
Building on previous metadata work in DET, including the TAFE Online Metadata Project,
TaLe, and work of the Schools Cataloguing Unit and Information Technology Directorate, and
the experiences of DET metadata practitioners. The starting point for this profile was to select
LOM data elements that matched the semantic coverage of the TaLe and Vetadata profiles.
Meeting specific DET requirements through the use of local vocabularies (see Sections 6
and 7), guidelines and examples. The profile has been developed collaboratively with a wide
range of DET practitioners.
Extensibility: The profile can be extended to meet the needs of specific DET units or
communities of practice.
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Summary table of DETLRM data elements
Each data element is identified by its number and name in the LOM base schema. Aggregate
data elements (those that contain other data elements and have no values themselves) are
shaded.
Data element no. and name
1:General
1.1:General.Identifier
1.1.1:General.Identifier.Catalog
1.1.1:General.Identifier.Entry
1.2:General.Title
1.3:General.Language
1.4:General.Description
1.5:General.Keyword
1.8:General.AggregationLevel
2:LifeCycle
2.1:LifeCycle.Version
2.2:LifeCycle.Status
2.3:LifeCycle.Contribute
2.3.1:LifeCycle.Contribute.Role
2.3.2:LifeCycle.Contribute.Entity
2.3.3:LifeCycle.Contribute.Date
3:Meta-Metadata
3.3:Meta-Metadata.MetadataSchema
4:Technical
4.1:Technical.Format
4.2:Technical.Size
4.3:Technical.Location
4.6:Technical.OtherPlatformRequirements
5:Educational
5.2:Educational.LearningResourceType
5.5:Educational.IntendedEndUserRole
5.6:Educational.Context
6:Rights
6.1:Rights.Cost
6.2:Rights.CopyrightAndOtherRestrictions
6.3:Rights.Description
7:Relation
7.1:Relation.Kind
7.2:Relation.Resource
7.2.1:Relation.Resource.Identifier
7.2.1.1:Relation.Resource.Identifier.Catalog
7.2.1.2:Relation.Resource.Identifier.Entry
7.2.2:Relation.Resource.Description
9:Classification
9.1:Classification.Purpose
9.2:Classification.TaxonPath
9.2.1:Classification.TaxonPath.Source
9.2.2:Classification.TaxonPath.Taxon
9.2.2.1:Classification.TaxonPath.Taxon.Id
9.2.2.2:Classification.TaxonPath.Taxon.Entry
9.3:Classification.Description
9.4:Classification.Keyword
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Explanation
Identifier
Title
Language
Description
Keywords
Granularity
Version
Status
Type of contribution (eg author, publisher)
Contributor name
Date of contribution
Metadata schema
File format(s)
File size
Resource location
Client computer requirements
Resource type
Audience
Education sector
Is payment required to use?
Are there copyright or other restrictions on
use?
Conditions of use
Type of relationship to a related resource
Identifier of the related resource
Description of the related resource
Where the resource fits in a specified
classification system.
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5. DETLRMv2.0 schema
The following tables identify and describe the data elements of the DET Learning Resource
Metadata Application Profile, version 2.0, and provide brief guidelines and examples to assist
in assigning values to data elements. Further guidelines and examples are in the DETLRM
Guidelines and specifications for representing DETLRM in XML are in the DETLRM XML
Binding Specification (see Section 2. Associated DET Documents).
Section 5.1 defines the DETLRM base schema. The tables in Section 5.2 supplement the
base schema by defining the structure of three datatypes (LangString, DateTime, and
Vocabulary).
Notes:
This application profile references a sub-set of the data elements of the IEEE
Standard for Learning Objects Metadata (LOM). For the purpose of this application
profile
resource is used to refer to learning resources. This replaces
the LOM term 'learning object'.
LOM categories group together data elements. DETLRM references data elements
from eight of the nine LOM categories: General, LifeCycle, Meta-Metadata, Technical,
Educational, Rights, Relation, and Classification.
The LOM data model is a hierarchy of data elements. Data elements are either
aggregate (container) or simple. Only the simple data elements have values, defined
through their associated value space and datatype. Aggregate data elements contain
other data elements and do not have values themselves. Consequently, they have no
value space or datatype. These aggregate data elements are shaded in the following
tables.
For each data element, DETLRM defines:
o
Data element number: the LOM number for the data element
o
Name: the name by which the data element is referenced
o
Explanation: the definition of the data element
o
Size: the number of values allowed
o
Order: whether the order of the values is significant
o
Value space: the set of allowed values for the data element. This is typically a
vocabulary or a reference to another standard.
o
Datatype: this indicates whether the values are LangString, DateTime,
Vocabulary, CharacterString, or undefined. See Section 5.2 Datatypes.
o
Example/guidelines: Illustrative examples and/or guidelines on assigning
values to the data element.
All data elements are optional. Applications of the DETLRM profile may choose to
specify particular data elements as mandatory.
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5.1 Base schema
Data
element
number
Name
Explanation
Size
Order
1.
General
Describes the general
information about the
resource.
1
unspecified
1.1
Identifier
A globally unique label that
identifies this resource.
smallest
permitted
maximum:
10 items
unordered
Value space
Datatype
Example/guidelines
For example, a URL or an identifier
within a repository:
1.1.1:Catalog = URI
1.1.2:Entry = http://anyurl.org/
1.1.1:Catalog = CLI LRR
1.1.2:Entry = 1010
1.1.1
Catalog
The name or designator of
the identification scheme for
this entry. A namespace
scheme.
1
unspecified
Repertoire of ISO/IEC10646-1:2000
CharacterString
(smallest
permitted
maximum:
1000 char)
URI
ISBN
CLI LRR
1.1.2
Entry
The value of the identifier
within the identification or
cataloguing scheme that
designates or identifies this
resource. A namespace
specific string.
1
unspecified
Repertoire of ISO/IEC10646-1:2000
CharacterString
(smallest
permitted
maximum:
1000 char)
http://anyurl.org/
1010
1.2
Title
Name given to this
resource.
1
unspecified
LangString
(smallest
permitted
maximum:
1000 char)
(en-AU, Create client user
documentation)
1.3
Language
The primary human
language or languages
used within this resource to
smallest
permitted
maximum:
unordered
CharacterString
(smallest
permitted
en-AU (default)
en
en-GB
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Langcode (-Subcode) with Langcode a
language code as defined by the code
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Data
element
number
Name
Explanation
Size
communicate to the
intended user.
10 items
Order
NOTES
1.
2.
3.
1.4
1.5
Description
Keyword
An indexation or
cataloguing tool may
provide a useful
default.
If the resource has no
lingual content (as in
the case of a picture)
then the appropriate
value for this data
element would be
none
The data element
concerns the language
of the resource.
A textual description of the
content of this resource.
A keyword or phrase
describing the topic of this
resource.
Value space
Datatype
Example/guidelines
set ISO 639:1988 and Subcode (which
can occur an arbitrary number of times)
a country code from the code set ISO
3166-1:1997.
maximum:
100 char.)
fr-CA
LangString
(smallest
permitted
maximum: 2000
char.)
This information is usually displayed
in search results.
LangString
(smallest
permitted
maximum:
1000 char)
(en-AU, pruning)
(en-AU, cutting back)
(en-AU, mulch)
(en-AU, handsaws)
The language code should be given in
lower case and the country code (if any)
in upper case. However, the values are
case insensitive.
none shall also be an acceptable value.
smallest
permitted
maximum:
10 items
unordered
smallest
permitted
maximum:
10 items
unordered
This data element should
not be used for
characteristics that can be
described by other data
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(en-AU, This topic covers the
steps involved in installing
or upgrading a new system
software, such as planning
and scheduling, the
installation of the hardware
components, testing, and
system integration.)
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Data
element
number
Name
Explanation
Size
Order
Value space
Datatype
Example/guidelines
1
unspecified
(Source: LOMv1.0)
1: smallest level of aggregation, for
example, raw media data or fragments.
2: a collection of level 1 resources.
3: a collection of level 2 resources.
4: the largest level of granularity.
Vocabulary
(Enumerated)
Examples:
elements.
1.8
Aggregation
Level
The functional granularity of
this resource.
Level 1: a graphic, video, animation.
Level 2: a learning object, activity,
assessment item, lesson plan.
Level 3: a unit of competency, unit of
work.
Level 4: a course, Flexible Learning
Toolbox.
2
Life Cycle
This category describes the
history and current state of
this resource and those
entities that have affected
this resource during its
evolution.
1
unspecified
2.1
Version
The edition of this resource.
1
unspecified
2.2
Status
The completion status or
condition of this resource.
1
unspecified
2.3
Contribute
Those entities that have
contributed to the state of
this resource during its life
cycle (eg creation, edits,
publication).
smallest
permitted
maximum:
30 items
ordered
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draft
final
revised
unavailable
LangString
(smallest
permitted
maximum:
50 char)
(en-AU, 1.0)
(en-AU, 2nd edition)
(en-AU, 2000 version)
Vocabulary
(State)
See Section 6 for definition of
vocabulary values.
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Data
element
number
Name
Explanation
Size
Order
Value space
Datatype
Example/guidelines
2.3.1
Role
Kind of contribution.
1
unspecified
(Source: LOMv1.0)
author
content provider
editor
graphical designer
instructional designer
publisher
(Source: DETLRMv2.0)
project manager
Vocabulary
(State)
The function performed by the
person/organisation contributing to the
resource.
vCard as defined by IMC vCard3.0
(IETF RFC 2425:1998, RFC
2426:1998).
CharacterString
(smallest
permitted
maximum:
1000 char)
See vCard specifications at:
http://www.imc.org/pdi/
DateTime
Represent dates in the format YYYYMM-DD (see Section 5.2.2 DateTime).
Note: Minimally, the
author(s) of the resource
should be described
2.3.2
2.3.3
Entity
Date
The identification of and
information about the
entities (i.e. people,
organisations) contributing
to this resource. The
entities shall be ordered as
most relevant first.
smallest
permitted
maximum:
40 items
ordered
The date of the contribution.
1
unspecified
See Section 6 for definition of
vocabulary values.
BEGIN:VCARD
N:Friday;Joe
FN:Joe Friday
TEL:+1-919-555-7878
TITLE:Area Administrator\,
Assistant
EMAIL;TYPE=INTERNET:jfriday@
host.com
VERSION:3.0
END:VCARD
2001-08-23
3
Meta-Metadata
This category describes this
metadata record itself
(rather than the resource
this record describes).
1
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Data
element
number
Name
Explanation
Size
Order
Value space
Datatype
Example/guidelines
3.3
Metadata
Schema
The name and version of
the authoritative
specification used to create
this metadata instance.
(Note: This data element
may be user selectable or
system generated)
smallest
permitted
maximum:
10 items
unordered
Repertoire of ISO/IEC 10646-1:2000
CharacterString
(smallest
permitted
maximum:
30 char)
Default values:
LOMv1.0
and
DETLRMv2.0
4
Technical
This category describes the
technical requirements and
characteristics of this
resource.
1
unspecified
4.1
Format
Technical datatype(s) of (all
the components of) this
resource.
smallest
permitted
maximum:
40 items
unordered
MIME types based on IANA registration
(see RFC2048:1996) or non-digital
CharacterString
(smallest
permitted
maximum:
500 char)
The officially registered MIME types
are available at
http://www.iana.org/assignments/medi
a-types/
The value of this data
element shall be used to
identify the software needed
to access the resource.
4.2
Size
The size of the digital
resource in bytes (octets).
The size is represented as
a decimal value (radix 10).
Consequently, only the
digits 0 through 9 should be
used. The unit is bytes, not
Mbytes, GB, etc.
This data element shall
refer to the actual size of
this resource. If the
resource is compressed,
then this data element shall
refer to the uncompressed
size.
text/html
image/jpeg
application/x-shockwaveflash
1
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ISO/IEC 646:1991, but only the digits 0
… 9
CharacterString
(smallest
permitted
maximum: 30
items)
4200
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Data
element
number
Name
Explanation
Size
Order
Value space
Datatype
Example/guidelines
4.3
Location
A string that is used to
access this resource. It may
be a location (eg Universal
Resource Locator), or a
method that resolves to a
location (eg Universal
Resource Identifier).
smallest
permitted
maximum:
10 items
ordered
Repertoire of ISO/IEC 10646-1:2000
CharacterString
(smallest
permitted
maximum:
1000 char)
http://anyurl.org/
The first data element of
this list shall be the
preferable location.
For location type guidelines and
examples see the LORN Metadata
Implementation Guide
http://lorn.flexiblelearning.net.au/down
loads/LORN_metadata_implementatio
n_guide_v1.pdf (p. 29).
In XML binding:
1. Unspecified location type:
<location>http://location.so
mewhere.com/here.mov</locati
on>
2. Preview location type:
<location
lornLocationType="preview">h
ttp://location.somewhere.com
/here.mov</location>
3. Download location type:
<location
lornLocationType="download">
http://location.somewhere.co
m/here.mov</location>
NOTE This is where the
resource described by this
metadata instance is
physically located.
Location type:
DETLRM adopts the LORN
extension for this data
element. A location data
element can be one of three
types:
1) Unspecified
2) Preview
3) Download
4.6
Other Platform
Requirements
Information about other
software and hardware
requirements.
1
unspecified
5
Educational
This category describes the
key educational or
pedagogical characteristics
of this resource.
smallest
permitted
maximum:
100 items
unordered
LangString
(smallest
permitted
maximum:
1000 char)
Use for the description of technical
requirements not expressed by
4.1:Technical.Format.
NOTE This is the
pedagogical information
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Data
element
number
Name
Explanation
Size
Order
Value space
Datatype
Example/guidelines
essential to those involved
in achieving a quality
learning experience. The
audience for this metadata
includes teachers,
managers, authors, and
learners.
5.2
Learning
Resource Type
Specific type of resources.
The most prominent kind
shall be first.
smallest
permitted
maximum:
10 items
ordered
(Source: DETLRMv2.0)
animation
audio
graphic
video
activity
assessment item
course
learner guide
learning object
toolbox
unit of competency
unit of work
assessment guide
assessment program
curriculum definition
lesson plan
teacher guide
teaching program
exemplar
online collaboration
organisation
policy
program/project
reference material
research
Vocabulary
(State)
See Section 6 for definition of
vocabulary values.
5.5
Intended End
User Role
Principal user(s) for which
this learning object was
designed, most prominent
first.
NOTES
smallest
permitted
maximum:
10 items
ordered
(Source: LOMv1.0)
teacher
author
learner
manager
Vocabulary
(State)
See Section 6 for definition of
vocabulary values.
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Data
element
number
Name
Explanation
Size
Order
1 A learner works with a
learning object in order to
learn something. An author
creates or publishes a
learning object. A manager
manages the delivery of this
learning object, e.g., a
university or college. The
document for a manager is
typically a curriculum.
2 In order to describe the
intended end user role
through the skills the user is
intended to master, or the
tasks he or she is intended
to be able to accomplish,
the category 9:Classification
can be used.
Value space
Datatype
Example/guidelines
(Source: DETLRMv2.0)
early childhood
primary education
middle years
secondary education
VET
professional development
adult and community education
Vocabulary
(State)
See Section 6 for definition of
vocabulary values.
(Source: DETLRMv2.0)
parent
5.6
Context
The principal environment
within which the learning
and use of this resource is
intended to take place.
smallest
permitted
maximum:
10 items
unordered
6
Rights
This category describes the
intellectual property rights
and conditions of use for
this resource.
1
unspecified
6.1
Cost
Whether use of this
resource requires payment.
1
unspecified
yes
no
Vocabulary
(State)
6.2
Copyright and
Other
Restrictions
Whether copyright or other
restrictions apply to the use
of this resource.
1
unspecified
yes
no
Vocabulary
(State)
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Data
element
number
Name
Explanation
Size
Order
6.3
Description
Comments on the
conditions of use of this
resource.
1
unspecified
Value space
Datatype
Example/guidelines
LangString
(smallest
permitted
maximum: 1000
char)
(en-AU, c State of New South
Wales, Department of
Education and Training,
2002.)
Can be a URL that directs users to
copyright information.
7
Relation
This category defines the
relationship between this
resource and other
resources, if any.
smallest
permitted
maximum:
100 items
unordered
To define multiple
relationships, there may be
multiple instances of this
category. If there is more
than one target resource,
then each target shall have
a new relationship instance.
7.1
Kind
Nature of the relationship
between this resource and
the target resource,
identified by
7.2:Relation.Resource.
1
unspecified
7.2
Resource
The target resource that this
relationship references.
1
unspecified
7.2.1
Identifier
A globally unique label that
identifies the target
smallest
permitted
unordered
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ispartof
haspart
isversionof
hasversion
isformatof
hasformat
references
isreferencedby
isbasedon
isbasisfor
requires
isrequiredby
Vocabulary
(State)
See Section 6 for definition of
vocabulary values.
For example, a URL of the target
resource, or its identifier within a
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Data
element
number
Name
Explanation
Size
resource
maximum:
10 items
Order
Value space
Datatype
Example/guidelines
catalogue
7.2.1.1
Catalog
The name or designator of
the identification or
cataloging scheme for this
entry. A namespace
scheme.
1
unspecified
Repertoire of
ISO/IEC 10646-1:2000
CharacterString
(smallest
permitted
maximum:
1000 char)
URI
CLI LRR
7.2.1.2
Entry
The value of the identifier
within the identification or
cataloging scheme that
designates or identifies the
target resource. A
namespace specific string.
1
unspecified
Repertoire of
ISO/IEC 10646-1:2000
CharacterString
(smallest
permitted
maximum:
1000 char)
http://anyurl.org/
7.2.2
Description
Description of the target
resource.
smallest
permitted
maximum:
10 items
unordered
LangString
(smallest
permitted
maximum:
1000 char)
(en-AU, Determine and
monitor software licences)
9
Classification
This category describes
where this resource falls
within a particular
classification system.
smallest
permitted
maximum:
40 items
unordered
Repeat the 9:Classification category
for each unique classification type
identified in 9.1:Purpose.
To define multiple
classifications, there may
be multiple instances of this
category.
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element
number
Name
Explanation
Size
Order
Value space
Datatype
Example/guidelines
9.1
Purpose
The purpose of classifying
this resource.
1
unspecified
(Source: LOMv1.0)
discipline
idea
prerequisite
educational objective
accessibility restrictions
educational level
skill level
security level
competency
Vocabulary
(State)
The type of classification.
9.2
Taxon Path
A taxonomic path in a
classification system. Each
succeeding level is a
refinement in the definition
of the preceding level.
smallest
permitted
maximum:
15 items
unordered
9.2.1
Source
The name of the
classification system.
1
unspecified
LangString
(smallest
permitted
maximum:
1000 char)
More than one classification can be
used under each instance of
9.1:Purpose. The following
classifications are recommended. See
Section 7 for more information.
This data element may use
taxonomy or any userdefined taxonomy.
When 9.1:Purpose = discipline:
(for VET resources)
TAFE RAM
CIDO TAFE Course
CIDO TAFE Module
NTIS Training Package
NTIS Qualification
(for school resources)
ScOT
NSW KLA Primary
NSW KLA Secondary
BOS NSW Syllabus
When 9.1:Purpose = educational
level:
DET Educational Level
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Data
element
number
Name
Explanation
Size
Order
Value space
Datatype
Example/guidelines
When 9.1 Purpose = competency
(for VET resources):
NTIS
Examples:
(en-AU, TAFE RAM)
(en-AU, NSW KLA Primary)
(en-AU, NTIS)
9.2.2
Taxon
A particular term within a
taxonomy. A taxon is a
node that has a defined
label or term. A taxon may
also have an alphanumeric
designation or identifier for
standardized reference.
Either or both the label and
the entry may be used to
designate a particular
classification.
smallest
permitted
maximum:
15 items
ordered
For classifications that use both codes
and terms (eg NTIS), use 9.2.2.1:Id
for the code and the 9.2.2.2:Entry for
the term. For example:
9.2.2.1:Id = RUHHRT208A
9.2.2.2:Entry = (en-AU, Prune
shrubs and small trees)
For classifications that use terms but
not codes (eg NSW KLA Primary),
use only 9.2.2.2:Entry.
CharacterString
(smallest
permitted
maximum:
100 char)
RUHHRT208A
unspecified
LangString
(smallest
permitted
maximum:
500 char)
(en-AU, Prune shrubs and
small trees)
(en-AU, Mathematics)
unspecified
LangString
(smallest
permitted
maximum:
2000 char)
9.2.2.1
Id
The identifier of the taxon,
such as a number or letter
combination provided by the
source of the taxonomy
1
unspecified
9.2.2.2
Entry
The textual label of the
taxon.
1
9.3
Description
Description of the resource
relative to the stated
9.1:Classification.Purpose
of this specific classification.
1
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Data
element
number
Name
Explanation
Size
Order
9.4
Keyword
Keywords and phrases
descriptive of the resource
relative to the stated
9.1:Classification.Purpose
of this specific classification,
most relevant first.
smallest
permitted
maximum:
40 items
ordered
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Datatype
Example/guidelines
LangString
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permitted
maximum:
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5.2 Datatypes
a property of distinct values, indicating common features of those values and operations on those values . Five of the six LOM datatypes
are referenced in DETLRM: LangString, DateTime, Vocabulary, CharacterString, or undefined (-).The following tables define the structure of LangString,
DateTime and Vocabulary datatype items. In data elements with the CharacterString datatype the value is a linguistically neutral string of characters (as
opposed to LangString, where the language of the value is indicated). In most data elements with the CharacterString datatype, LOM specifies a character set
(eg ISO/IEC 10646-1:2000) from which the characters are drawn.
5.2.1 LangString
Number
Name
Explanation
Size
Order
1.
LangString
A datatype that represents
one or more character
strings. A LangString value
may include multiple
semantically equivalent
character strings, such as
translations or alternative
descriptions.
smallest
permitted
maximum:
10 items
unordered
1.1
Language
Human language of the
character string.
1
unspecified
Value space
Datatype
Example/guidelines
See 1.3 General.Language.
CharacterString
(smallest
permitted
maximum:
100 char)
Default value: en-AU
CharacterString
Create client user documentation
If no language is specified then the
language for the LangString value is
undefined.
1.2
String
Actual character string.
1
unspecified
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5.2.2 DateTime
Number
Name
Explanation
Size
Order
Value space
Datatype
Example/guidelines
1.
DateTime
A point in time with accuracy
at least as small as one
second.
1
unspecified
YYYY[-MM[-DD[Thh[:mm[:ss[.s]]][TZD]]]]
where:
YYYY = four-digit year (>=0001)
MM = two-digit month (01 through 12 where
01=January, etc.)
DD = two-digit day of month (01 through 31,
depending on value of month and year)
hh = two digits of hour (00 through 23) (am/pm NOT
allowed)
mm = two digits of minute (00 through 59)
ss = two digits of second (00 through 59)
s = one or more digits representing a decimal
fraction of a second
TZD =
or +hh, -hh, +hh:mm or -hh:mm, where hh is
two digits of an hour and mm is two digits of a
minute)
CharacterString
(smallest
permitted
maximum:
200 char)
A day:
1999-01-11 (= January 11th 1999)
A month:
2002-01 (= January 2002)
A year:
2003
At least the four digit year must be present. If
additional parts of the DateTime are included, the
character literals "-", "T", ":", and "." are part of the
character lexical representation for the datetime. If
the time portion is present, but the time zone
designator is not present, the time zone is
interpreted as being UTC.
NOTES
1 This value space is based on ISO8601:2000.
(see also http://www.w3.org/TR/NOTE-datetime970915.html)
2 The date portion only represents dates in the
Common Era (CE). The date portion follows the
Gregorian calendar for dates after October 15, 1582,
and the Julian calendar for dates prior to October
15, 1582, independent of locale. Dates Before
Common Era (BCE) and other cases should be
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Number
Name
Explanation
Size
Order
Value space
Datatype
Example/guidelines
LangString
(smallest
permitted
maximum: 1000
char)
(en-AU, circa 1300 BCE)
represented using the "Description" data item.
3 The square bracket meta characters ("[", "]")
indicate optional data elements that may appear
zero or one time in the character lexical
representation of the DateTime. These meta
characters do not appear in the result; only the
associated values described appear, for example,
"DD" is replaced by the corresponding 2 digit value
for day of month.
2.
Description
Description of the date.
1
unspecified
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Number
Name
Label
Explanation
Size
Order
1.
Source
-
An indication of the source of
the value. For example,
LOMv1.0, DETLRMv2.0
1
2.
Value
-
The actual value.
1
The value shall come from
the list defined for the data
element in the DETLRMv2.0
base schema (Section 5.1).
Value space
Datatype
Example/guidelines
unspecified
CharacterString
(smallest
permitted
maximum:
1000 char)
LOMv1.0
DETLRMv2.0
unspecified
CharacterString
(smallest
permitted
maximum:
1000 char)
final
primary education
When there is implied
ordering in the value list,
then the values are
'enumerated'; when there is
no implied ordering, then
they are 'state'.
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6. Definitions of vocabulary values
Where a definition has been taken or modified from an external source, the source is indicated in parentheses.
Data element 2.3.1:LifeCycle.Status
Source
LOMv1.0
Value
draft
final
revised
unavailable
Definition
A draft resource under development.
A completed resource available for searching, viewing and/or downloading.
A corrected or amended resource.
A resource not to be included in search results.
Data element 2.3.1:LifeCycle.Contribute.Role
Source
LOMv1.0
Value
author
content provider
editor
graphical designer
instructional designer
publisher
DETLRMv2.0
project manager
Definition (modified from CanCore, except for 'project manager')
A person or other entity primarily responsible for making the content of the resource. An author can be a person, institution, group,
or other entity.
A person or other entity that is secondarily responsible for the content of the resource. This can be an aggregator. It can also be
an original creator, the content of whose resource has been used in part in the resource or has been significantly changed in being
aggregated, repurposed, or digitised. In the context of an instructional design team, the content provider may be the subject matter
expert, qualified to provide information about content used in the development process.
The person or other entity responsible for the revision of the resource for the purposes of publication or public presentation. May
compile the work of multiple authors, or enforce common style and usage practices.
The person or other entity responsible for the construction of the visual elements of a resource. Usually works with a team that
includes the roles of instructional designer(s), content provider(s), etc.
The person or other entity responsible for applying research-based principles to the design of instruction. Use for learning
designer.
The person or other entity responsible for making the resource available in its present form, such as a publishing house, a
university department, or a corporate entity.
The person or other entity that has the overall responsibility for the successful planning and execution of a project. (modified from
Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_manager)
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Data element 5.2:Educational.LearningResourceType
Source
DETLRMv2.0
Value
animation
audio
graphic
video
activity
assessment item
course
learner guide
learning object
toolbox
unit of competency
unit of work
assessment guide
assessment program
curriculum definition
lesson plan
teacher guide
teaching program
exemplar
Definition/Examples
An animated object. Examples: animated gif, Flash activity.
A sound file.
A still image.
Examples: photograph, illustration, graph, figure
A video clip.
A task to help students develop or demonstrate particular knowledge, skills, and understandings.
A student task used for assessment purposes.
Examples: assignment, exam paper, quiz, essay question.
A TAFE course or Board of Studies NSW endorsed, mandatory or elective course.
Examples: Geography 7-10; Accounting Diploma.
A student guide outlining a task or unit of study.
An educationally discrete, independently deliverable entity addressing a specific skill acquisition
process or cognitive progression. Consists of one or more electronic assets presented within a
learning context.
A Flexible Learning Toolbox (AFLF). A collection of resources, suggested learning strategies
and supporting material to support online delivery of recognised training packages for the
vocational education and training sector.
A TAFE unit of study within a course.
Example: ICAS2009A Interact with clients.
A sequence of planned teaching and learning activities.
Example: series of lessons and activities on a specific topic.
Category
Assets
Learner resources
Teacher resources
A resource advising a teacher on the nature and type of assessment strategies within a teaching
program.
Anything which defines what is to be learnt, whether in the context of a course, training package
or syllabus. Used to help define instruction rather than deliver instruction.
A plan used by a teacher which outlines a sequence of learning for students; this may include
intended learning outcomes and indicators, required resources, pedagogical approach, and
assessment components.
Materials for use by teachers as guides or instructional manuals for the purposes of conducting
teaching.
A plan for use by a teacher which outlines the teaching and learning strategies within a specified
period of time, for example, a term.
A case study or example of practice.
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online collaboration
organisation
policy
program/project
reference material
research
An online community on a specific topic or in a specific domain.
Examples: email discussion forum, chat, question and answer forum, blog, wiki.
A professional association, agency or other body. In the professional development context this is
used to describe providers of professional learning, training or support.
A statement of organisational policy.
Examples: policy document, policy advice.
Cross curricular programs or education initiatives focusing on a specific outcome or issue.
Examples: Racism no way: anti racism education for Australian schools, Australian Flexible
Learning Framework.
Material which provides background information or useful facts.
Examples: readings, article, technical manual, web site.
Report of findings of research or research project.
Examples: research report, survey results, evaluation study, best practice report, statistics.
Data element 5.5:Educational.IntendedEndUserRole
Source
LOMv1.0
DETLRMv2.0
Value
teacher
author
learner
manager
parent
Definition (Oxford English Dictionary as cited by CanCore, except for 'parent')
One who teaches or instructs; an instructor.
The person who originates or gives existence to anything.
One who learns or receives instruction.
A person who organizes, directs, or plots something; a person who regulates or deploys resources.
A person who holds the position or exercises the functions of a parent; a protector, guardian. (Oxford English
Dictionary as cited by EUN Learning Resource Exchange LOM Application Profile
http://insight.eun.org/intern/shared/data/insight/lre/AppProfilev2p1.pdf)
Data element 5.6:Educational.Context
Source
DETLRMv2.0
Value
early childhood
primary education
middle years
secondary education
Definition
Pre-school.
Years K (Kindergarten) 6 of schooling.
Years 5-8 of schooling. (TaLe Jargon Buster)
Years 7-12 of schooling.
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VET
professional development
adult and community
education
Vocational Education and Training. Education and training that provides people with occupational or work-related
knowledge and skills. Courses can be provided by TAFE, Adult and Community Education, schools, group training
companies, private colleges and some employers (Registered Training Organisations). (TaLe Jargon Buster)
Activities to enhance the professional career growth of teachers. (Australian Thesaurus of Educational Descriptors,
modified)
Education and training, mainly for adults, including general, vocational and recreational programs. (TaLe Jargon
Buster)
Data element 7.1:Relation.Kind
Source
LOMv1.0
Value
isversionof
hasversion
isrequiredby
requires
ispartof
haspart
isreferencedby
references
isformatof
hasformat
isbasedon
isbasisfor
Definition (Dublin Core as cited by CanCore)
The described resource is a version, edition, or adaptation of the referenced resource. Changes in version imply
substantive changes in content rather than differences in format.
The described resource has a version, edition, or adaptation namely, the referenced resource.
The described resource is required by the referenced resource, either physically or logically.
The described resource requires the referenced resource to support its function, delivery, or coherence of content.
The described resource is a physical or logical part of the referenced resource.
The described resource includes the referenced resource either physically or logically.
The described resource is referenced, cited, or otherwise pointed to by the referenced resource.
The described resource references, cites, or otherwise points to the referenced resource.
The described resource is the same intellectual content of the referenced resource, but presented in another format.
The described resource pre-existed the referenced resource, which is essentially the same intellectual content
presented in another format.
The described resource is derived, in whole or in part, from the referenced resource. (Use this term for any types of
revisions, corrections, changes, etc., that are not adequately covered by isversionof or isformatof.)
The described resource is derived, in whole or in part, from the referenced resource. (Use this term for any types of
revisions, corrections, changes, etc., that are not adequately covered by isversionof or isformatof.)
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7. Recommended classifications
Classification
Value in
9.2.1:Classification.
TaxonPath.Source
TAFE RAM
Sector
of use
Source
RAM Categories
Value in
9.1:Classification.
Purpose
discipline
VET
DETLRM Classification Schemes
NTIS Training Packages
discipline
VET
NTIS Qualifications
discipline
NTIS Training
Package
NTIS Qualification
NTIS Units of Competency
competency
NTIS
VET
TAFE NSW Courses
discipline
CIDO TAFE Course
VET
TAFE NSW Modules
discipline
CIDO TAFE Module
VET
NSW Primary Key Learning Areas
discipline
NSW KLA Primary
Schools
National Training Information Service
http://www.ntis.gov.au/
National Training Information Service
http://www.ntis.gov.au/
National Training Information Service
http://www.ntis.gov.au/
Course Information Documents Online database
(available via TAFE NSW intranet site:
https://detwww.det.nsw.edu.au/tafe/)
Course Information Documents Online database
(available via TAFE NSW intranet site:
https://detwww.det.nsw.edu.au/tafe/)
DETLRM Classification Schemes
NSW Secondary Key Learning Areas
discipline
NSW KLA Secondary
Schools
DETLRM Classification Schemes
Board of Studies NSW Syllabuses
discipline
BOS NSW Syllabus
Schools
DETLRM Classification Schemes
ScOT (Schools Online Thesaurus)
DET Educational Levels
discipline
educational
level
ScOT
DET Educational
Level
Schools
VET,
Schools
http://scot.curriculum.edu.au/
DETLRM Classification Schemes
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Appendix. Glossary
AGLS Australian Government Locator Service Metadata Standard. A set of 19 descriptive
elements, based on the Dublin Core, which government departments and agencies can use
to improve the visibility and accessibility of their services and information over the Internet. It
has been mandated for use by Australian Government agencies.
http://www.agls.gov.au/
Application profile An assemblage of metadata elements selected from one or more
metadata schemas tailored to the requirements of a particular application, while retaining
interoperability with the original base schema(s).
Binding A formal method of representing a metadata record using a particular encoding, for
example, XML.
BOS NSW
in NSW.
Board of Studies New South Wales. The body setting school curriculum (K-12)
CanCore Originally, Canadian Core Learning Resource Metadata Application Profile. A set
of best practice recommendations on the use of LOM, with a focus on the meanings of LOM
data elements.
http://www.cancore.ca/
Catalog In the context of the LOM standard, a catalog is any identification scheme that can
be used to identify a resource. For example, ISBN (International Standard Book Number),
URI (Universal Resource Identifier), DOI (Digital Object Identifier). An Identifier in LOM
consists of an Entry (the actual identifier value) and the Catalog that entry value comes from.
For example, an Identifier for a webpage could be Catalog=URI and
Entry=http://www.aserver.com.au/anypage.html.
Category
a group of related data elements.
Classification The act or method of distributing into a class or category according to
characteristics.
CLI LRR The Learning Reference Repository, produced by the Centre for Learning
Innovation, DET. A repository designed for the storage, searching and discovery of learning
resources.
http://lrr.cli.det.nsw.edu.au
Data element
a formally defined attribute or category of description in a metadata set.
Datatype In LOM, a property of distinct values, indicating common features of those values
and operations on those values. See Section 5.2 Datatypes.
DET
New South Wales Department of Education and Training.
Dublin Core A metadata standard for the description and management of resources. The
Dublin Core Metadata Element Set is a vocabulary of fifteen properties for use in resource
Dublin is due to its origin at a 1995 invitational workshop in Dublin,
ore because its elements are broad and generic, usable for describing a wide range
of resources. The fifteen element Dublin Core standard is part of a larger set of metadata
vocabularies and technical specifications maintained by the Dublin Core Metadata Initiative
(DCMI).
http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/
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EdNA Education Network Australia. The EdNA Metadata Standard is an Australian
educational metadata application profile based on Dublin Core.
http://www.edna.edu.au/edna/go/resources/metadata
EUN European Schoolnet. A consortium of 28 ministries of education in Europe that
provides portals for teaching and learning in schools. It has produced a metadata application
profile: the EUN Learning Resource Exchange LOM Application Profile.
http://insight.eun.org/intern/shared/data/insight/lre/AppProfilev2p1.pdf
Granularity The size and level of complexity of a resource. The level of granularity of a
resource is an indication of how many times the resource or its component parts can be
disaggregated into still smaller components. A resource of the lowest level of granularity
would be a single piece of text or an individual image. A resource made up of several images,
pieces of text, interactive questions and an animation would have a higher level of granularity.
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission. An international standards organization
dealing with electrical, electronic and related technologies. Some of its standards are
developed jointly with ISO.
IEEE
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
IETF
Internet Engineering Taskforce.
IETF RFC 2048:1996, Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (MIME) Part Four:
Registration Procedures. A standard defining the procedures for creating and registering
MIME types.
http://www.ietf.org/rfc/rfc2048.txt
IETF RFC 2425:1998, MIME Content-Type for Directory Information One of the two
standards (with IETF RFC 2426:1998) making up the vCard standard for representing contact
details for people and organisations.
http://www.ietf.org/rfc/rfc2425.txt
IETF RFC 2426:1998, vCard MIME Directory Profile One of the two standards (with IETF
RFC 2425:1998) making up the vCard standard for representing contact details for people
and organisations.
http://www.ietf.org/rfc/rfc2426.txt
Interoperability The ability of a system or a product to work with other systems or products,
without special effort on the part of the user.
ISBN
ISO
International Standard Book Number.
International Organisation for Standardisation.
ISO 639, Code for the Representation of Names of Languages A set of international
standards that lists short codes for language names. ISO 639-1 uses codes composed of two
letters and ISO 639-2 uses codes composed of three letters.
http://www.iso.org/iso/en/CatalogueDetailPage.CatalogueDetail?CSNUMBER=4767
ISO 3166-1, Codes for the Representation of Names of Countries and their
Subdivisions An international standard providing codes representing countries, for
example, AU for Australia, NZ for New Zealand.
http://www.iso.org/iso/en/CatalogueDetailPage.CatalogueDetail?CSNUMBER=39719&ICS1=
1&ICS2=140&ICS3=30
ISO 8601, Data Elements and Interchange Formats Information Interchange
Representation of Dates and Times An international standard for date and time
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representations. In the ISO 8601 format, values are organised from most to least significant,
for example, 2007-12-25 (25 December 2007).
http://www.iso.org/iso/en/CatalogueDetailPage.CatalogueDetail?CSNUMBER=40874&ICS1=
1&ICS2=140&ICS3=30
ISO/IEC 646, Information technology ISO 7-bit coded character set for information
interchange A standard that specifies a 7-bit character code from which several national
standards are derived, the best known of which is ASCII.
http://www.iso.org/iso/en/CatalogueDetailPage.CatalogueDetail?CSNUMBER=4777&ICS1=3
5&ICS2=40&ICS3=
ISO/IEC 10646, Information technology Universal Multiple-Octet Coded Character Set
(UCS) An international standard that defines the Universal Character Set as a character
encoding. It contains nearly a hundred thousand abstract characters, each identified by an
unambiguous name and an integer number called its code point. ISO/IEC 10646 and Unicode
have an identical repertoire and numbers
the same characters with the same numbers
exist on both standards.
http://www.iso.org/iso/en/CatalogueDetailPage.CatalogueDetail?CSNUMBER=39921&ICS1=
35&ICS2=40&ICS3=
Learning object
1. In DETLRM: an educationally discrete, independently deliverable entity addressing a
specific skill acquisition process or cognitive progression. Consists of one or more electronic
assets presented within a learning context.
2. In LOM: any entity digital or non-digital that may be used for learning, education or
training.
Learning resource In the context of this profile:
1) All resources developed with DET funding, and in accordance with DET quality assurance
processes, to support the teaching and learning of DET endorsed curriculum.
2) External resources considered relevant or useful to DET teaching and learning.
LOM IEEE Standard for Learning Object Metadata. A multi-part standard (on which this
application profile is based)
tity digital or non-digital that may be used for learning,
education or training. The two completed parts of LOM are: 1484.12.1-2002, which specifies a
conceptual data schema, and 1484.12.3-2005, which specifies an XML binding.
http://ltsc.ieee.org/wg12/index.html
LORN Learning Object Repository Network.
http://lorn.flexiblelearning.net.au/
Metadata
Structured data that describes data.
MIME types Codes that represent the digital format of a resource. MIME (Multipurpose
Internet Mail Extensions) is an Internet standard that extends the format of e-mail to support
text in character sets other than US-ASCII, non-text attachments, multi-part message bodies,
and header information in non-ASCII character sets. A full listing of registered types can be
found at http://www.iana.org/assignments/media-types/ and procedures for creating and
registering new types are described in IETF RFC 2048:1996 http://www.ietf.org/rfc/rfc2048.txt.
NTIS National Training Information Service. The NTIS is a relational database that provides
up-to-date information on Australian recognised vocational and technical education, including
details of endorsed training packages and their components, including units of competency.
www.ntis.gov.au
RAM categories Resource Allocation Model categories. A classification system used in
TAFE NSW by Curriculum Centres to develop planning advice for Institutes.
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http://esd.tafensw.edu.au/planning/padvice.htm
Schema A structured representation that defines and identifies the data elements in an
element set.
Scheme A scheme qualifies the content of a data element or field by identifying an authority
that dictates the content of the element.
SCORM Sharable Content Object Reference Model. SCORM is a series of e-learning
standards that specify ways to describe, launch and track course objects.
Smallest permitted maximum The smallest number of occurrences of a data element that
an application must be able to handle or manage. It relates to both the number of repetitions
of a data element and the number of characters to be accommodated by a data element.
String - A sequence of symbols or digits.
TAFE NSW Metadata Element Set An application profile for describing learning resources,
based on the EdNA Metadata Standard and LOM. It was developed in 2001 as part of the
TAFE NSW Online Project and was replaced by this profile.
TaLe A DET online gateway where teachers, school leaders and parents can easily locate
research and resources to support student learning. The TaLe metadata application profile
was a subset of the TAFE NSW Metadata Element Set and was replaced by this profile.
http://www.tale.edu.au
Thesaurus A list of categorised terms, such as synonyms and related words; a listing of
subject headings used in a particular database or other resource.
TLF (The Le@rning Federation) an initiative of the state, territory and federal governments
of Australia and New Zealand to produce online curriculum content to encourage student
learning and support teachers in Australian and New Zealand schools.
http://www.thelearningfederation.edu.au
URI Universal Resource Identifier. The W3C's codification of the name and address syntax
of present and future objects on the Internet. In its most basic form, a URI consists of a
scheme name (such as file, http, ftp, news, mailto, gopher) followed by a colon, followed by a
path whose nature is determined by the scheme that precedes it. URI is the umbrella term for
URNs, URLs, and all other Uniform Resource Identifiers.
Value space
The set of values for a given datatype.
vCard a standard defining how contact details for people and organizations can be
represented. vCard is defined in two parts: IETF RFC 2425:1998 and IETF RFC 2426:1998.
http://www.imc.org/pdi/
VET Vocational Education and Training. Post-compulsory education and training, excluding
degree and higher level programs delivered by higher education institutions, designed to
develop occupational skills.
Vetadata VET Metadata Application Profile. The metadata profile developed by the
Australian VET sector.
http://e-standards.flexiblelearning.net.au/vetadata/index.htm
Vocabulary
1. A recommended list of appropriate values.
2. A LOM datatype where the value is represented as a pair of character strings (source,
value). See Section 5.2 Datatypes.
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Vocabulary (Enumerated) A set of values with implied ordering. For example, the values
for General.Aggregation Level: 1, 2, 3, 4.
Vocabulary (State) A set of values with no implied ordering. For example, the values for
LifeCycle.Status: draft, final, revised, unavailable.
XML Extensible Markup Language, a specification developed by the W3C. XML is a pareddown version of Standard Generalised Mark-Up Language, designed especially for Web
documents. It allows designers to create their own customised tags, enabling the definition,
transmission, validation, and interpretation of data between applications and between
organizations.
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Document history
Date
Authors
Comments
0.1 draft
4 March 2005
Sue Carpenter
Irvin Flack
Released for comment from Project Team and
DET practitioners
0.2 draft
13 May 2005
Sue Carpenter
Irvin Flack
Incorporated feedback from Project Team and
DET practitioners.
0.3 draft
3 June 2005
Sue Carpenter
Irvin Flack
Edited Vocabulary tables to identify LOMv1.0
values
0.4 draft
15 June 2005
Sue Carpenter
Irvin Flack
Reorganised Appendixes.
0.5 draft
21 June 2005
Irvin Flack
-Updated Learning Resource Type vocabulary:
webquest, rap, and bookrap moved to Online
collaboration.
-Updated Crosswalk tables include Stage of
learning
1.0
27 June 2005
Sue Carpenter
Irvin Flack
Released
1.1 draft
December 2006
(released for
review by
DETLRM
Maintenance
Group)
Irvin Flack
Updated and corrected crosswalk tables,
classification examples, glossary, syllabuses,
DET Professional Learning Topics, and
summary table of data elements
1.2 draft
11 April 2007
(released for
comment by
DETLRM
Maintenance
Group)
Sue Carpenter
Irvin Flack
- Revised Learning Resource Type vocabulary
- Added 'References' and 'Associated DET
Documents' sections.
- Revised 'Examples/guidelines' column in
Base Schema table.
- Added 'Datatypes' section.
- Revised Appendixes: Crosswalks,
Classification schemas, and Classification
examples values moved out of this document.
- Expanded 'Definitions of vocabulary values'
section.
- Revised Glossary
- Made minor edits to preliminary sections.
DETLRM
Version
Document
Version
2.0
2.0
23 April 2007
Sue Carpenter
Irvin Flack
- Released
2.0
[2.01]
08 November
2007
Sue Carpenter
- Updated link to DETLRM guidelines
2.0
2.02
16 February
2010
Irvin Flack
- Added specifications for Type attribute to
4.3:Technical.location
a recommended
classification.
- Minor changes to reflect LOM corrigenda
- Corrected URL links
Filing reference:
http://my.cli.det.nsw.edu.au/lits/kss/metadata/Shared%20Documents/DETLRM/Application%2
0Profile/Versions/detlrm20100216.docx
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