GODeM: A Graphical Ontology Design Methodology

In this paper we present a simple and didactic methodology to design an ontology for educational purposes. This methodology considers and incorporates the steps of the most outstanding methodologies for ontology design. Some of the reported methodologies specialize on the analysis of the knowledge domain, others in the formality of some of the language used to define it, others in the evaluation and documentation. Graphical Design Methodology (GODeM) is based on the methodological principles reported by Noy & McGuiness, the OntoDesign Methontology, Entreprise Ontology, Toronto Virtual Enterprise and graphical notations. GODeM methodology is used for designing an ontological model which main objective is to personalize learning activities consistent with the student's learning profile.