Technology Enhanced Learning for Humanities by Active Learning − the Sinus Project Approach

The paper presents an approach to active learning facilitated by the use of semantic technologies. Some features of active learning and understanding of learning in humanities are discussed. The specifics of a well defined learning task - learner’s authoring of analytical materials, grounded by materials from a digital library - are analyzed to shape the functionality of experimental Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) environment with a built-in domain and pedagogical knowledge. The environment structure and realization are discussed and a learning example is presented.