This document summarizes a session about connecting the ROLE tools, specifically the ROLE Widget Store. It discusses the need for a widget store and compares existing options. Key planned features of the ROLE Widget Store are outlined, including APIs, user preferences, social features, and recommendations. Interface mockups and a first prototype using Drupal are presented. Open questions are raised about integration with other systems, single sign-on, quality management, and other issues. The document also briefly describes the ROLE Alliance Program partner network.
2. What is this session about?28.06.2010WidgetsSpaceWidget StorePPIM?Foreign Widget ContainerCAM ToolWidget Preferences ServerRequirement StoreTestbed Systems
4. The ROLE Widget StoreDaniel Dahrendorf (IMC)ROLE Developer Camp, Lausanne, SwitzerlandAugust 26, 2010
5. Why a ROLE Widget Store is neededSelected available widget stores:28.06.2010Widgetop
6. Results of an Analysis and ComparisonMissing features:Recommendations for learning processesSufficient amount of education widgetsQuality management Possibility for paid widgets28.06.2010
7. The ROLE Widget StoreThe ROLE Service Syndication PlatformROLE Widget StoreROLE SpaceROLE Preference ServerDeliverable 4.2 describes use cases and requirements for the ROLE Widget Store 28.06.2010
23. InterfaceAPI for managing Widgets (add, remove, acquire) from PLE / PLMS systemsAPI for managing Widget Spaces (add, share, store) from PLE /PLMS systems28.06.2010 APIs for PLE / PLMS systemsWidget Spaces28.06.2010User should create spaces which contain preconfigured widgetsThe spaces can be shared to the communityThe community can rate, comment and clone these spaces and add them to a supported widget container Shareable
24. ConfigurableRecommendationUser driven recommendation based an community tags and user behaviorRecommendation based on configured user preferencesRecommendation based on the theory driven approach from WP 2/628.06.2010 User driven
27. First PrototypeA first prototype was created based on the open source system Drupal28.06.2010
28. Open QuestionsHow should the integration into the PLE / PLMS system look like?How to realize a Single Sign-on mechanism?How to integrate the theory driven recommendations?Where to store the widget and widget space preferences?How should the quality management work in detail?Should the store be connected to the CAM tool? How?What happens with paid widgets in shared spaces?Where is the store located in the PPIM?Should the functionalities / activities mapped in the store?28.06.2010
29. ROLE ALLIANCE PROGRAMWhat is the Alliance Program?A partner network of strategic users, vendors and other stakeholderWhy should I become a member?As a member you have a lot of benefits e.g., access to our showcase platform, free visit of specific workshops, test of prototypes or attendance at Alliance Partner meetingsHow can I become part of the Alliance Program?Please register under http://www.roleproject.eu/AllianceProgram28.06.2010