Learning Object Metadata Standard

Definition

The Learning Object Metadata (LOM) standard specifies the syntax and semantics of Learning Object Metadata, defined as the attributes required to fully/adequately describe a Learning Object. Learning objects are defined here as any entity, digital or non-digital, which can be used, re-used or referenced during technology supported learning.

History

LOM was a reaction to Dublin core used by many, e.g. [[ http://www.dspace.org/ DSPACE]]. Dublin core was judged to be too simple for adequatly describing learning resources.

Originally LOM was proposed by IMS.

LOM is now integrated in IMS Content Packaging.

Standards

• LOM Data Model Standard (1484.12.1). This part of the LOM specifies a conceptual data schema that defines the structure of a metadata instance for a learning object.

• LOM XML Binding (1484.12.3). This part of the LOM standard describes an XML binding to enable the exchange of LOM instances between conforming systems that implement the 1484.12.1 data model.

Links

• IEEE Learning Technology Standards Committee
• IEEE Learning Object Metadata WG12 home page