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IMS ADL IEEE LTSC Aug 21 2000
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Three Data
Objects in IMS Enterprise Model
•Person – This data object contains elements describing an individual of interest to
the Learning Management environment.
•Group – This object contains elements describing a group of interest to the Learning
Management environment.
•There are many types of groups that may be shared between systems.
•The most common is a Course Instance, but they may also include Training Programs,
Academic Programs, Course sub-groups, clubs, etc. A group can also have any number of relationships with other
groups.
•Group Membership – This data object contains elements describing the membership
of a person or group in a group.
•Group members may be instructors, learners, content developers,
members, managers,
mentors, or administrators.