Desenvolvimento de um Aplicativo Integrado ao Facebook e ao Sistema Do Projeto IGUAL para Compartilhamento e Recomendação de Objetos de Aprendizagem

Abstract

The present work presents the development of a tool integrated to the system of IGUAL Project - Innovation for Equality in Latin American Universities– so that such system can be used inside Facebook. The IGUAL Project system aims to provide innovative learning resources related to the introductory topics of computer programming, as well as to allow the development of lessons and courses using such resources. Facebook provides a variety of tools for communication, file sharing and group creation that can help in the teaching and learning process, especially in non formal environments. The integration of IGUAL Project system was done through the use of REST Web Services. In the integrated tool, each learning resource can be accessed via Facebook and the users are allowed to use, like, make comments and share the resources with their social networks. It is expected that the tool increases the search and the use of the resources, lessons and courses available inside IGUAL Project system. The integrated tool also recommends learning resources to the users based on their previous preferences.