Using hCard and vCard for improving usability in Moodle

Abstract

Extraction of information relays heavily on the user. The correct extraction of information is very important especially in an eLearning environment. We can ensure correct distribution of important data (contact information, calendar events, and locations) by encapsulating that information in the correct formats and rely on automated agents for data processing. In this paper, we propose a model of republishing the user contact information from Moodle in hCard and vCard formats, and also QR codes for mobile tagging. This application model can be extended in the future to data regarding calendar events (vcalendar, hcalendard, ical) and locations.