The concept of e-Learning 2.0 has become well established and widely accepted. Just like how e-Learning 2.0 replaced its predecessor, we are again on the verge of a transformation. Both previous generations of e-Learning (1.0 and 2.0) closely parody the prevalent technologies available in their kin Web versions (1.0 and 2.0, respectively). In order to acquire a better perspective to assess what technologies will be available in the Web 3.0 and therefore e-Learning 3.0, we take a historical glance at the previous generations of e-Learning and theWeb. We then survey some existing predictions for e-Learning 3.0 and finally provide our own. Previous surveys tend to identify educational needs for e-Learning, and then discuss what technologies are required to satisfy these needs. Educational needs are an important factor, but the required technologies may not reach fruition. Gauging past trends we take the reverse approach by first identifying technologies that are likely to be brought forth by the Web 3.0, and only then looking at how these technologies could be utilized in the learning domain. In particular, we pin-point Artificial Intelligence (more specifically Machine Learning and Data Mining) as a major driving force behind the Web 3.0. We therefore examine the influence that AI might exert on the development of e-Learning 3.0.

© Abstract: http://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-662-43454-3_18

® Citation Preprint: N. Rubens, D. Kaplan, and T. Okamoto. E-Learning 3.0: anyone, anywhere, anytime, and AI. In International Workshop on Social and Personal  Computing for Web- Supported Learning Communities (SPeL 2011), Dec 2011.

This report provides a brief overview of technological changes that are likely to have an impact on public library services between 2011 and 2020, and which broadly fall under the definition of Library 3.0.

Library 3.0 refers to libraries using technologies such as the semantic web, cloud computing, mobile devices, and re-envisioning our use of established technologies such as federated search, to facilitate user-generated content and collaboration to promote and make library collections accessible. The end result of Library 3.0 is the expansion of the ‚borderless library‘, where collections can be made readily available to library users regardless of their physical location. Library 3.0 is a virtual complement to physical public library spaces, and ideally will work seamlessly within established public library services and collections.

The potential impact of the National Broadband Network (NBN) is discussed, with reference to public libraries, as the authors of this report believe that the NBN is the platform that will enable better delivery of new applications and next generation technologies. The NBN will be of particular importance to regional areas where telecommunications are not as saturated as in city areas.

A summary of recommendations for short and longer term goals for public libraries implementing Library 3.0 has been provided at the beginning of the report, and recommendations for each section are also attached to their relevant topic.

Quelle Text: Ebd., S. 2[c]; © Executive Summary: Anna Belling, Aimee Rhodes, Janine Smith, Susan Thomson and Bernie Thorn @ libraries.vic.gov.au