SCos for adaptive E-learning

In this paper we present an adaptation scenario for an e-learning system to individual learner needs and preferences. Learning resources are organized through shareable content objects (SCOs) - small digital chunks of knowledge, independent and self described pieces of instructional material delivered via a learning management system (LMS). The paper focuses on student´s particular learning style as an important student learning preference that influences the success of e-learning. Adaptation is made through discovering those SCO´s whose educational category metadata implies that the SCO is to be delivered for the learning style of a user