Models of knowledge representation applied in higher education

A proper integration of knowledge in computer-based educational resources is essential for the efficiency of course teaching and student learning. In order to maintain the knowledge meaning in educational processes that are intermediated by computers it is necessary to choose a suitable way of representing knowledge. The paper presents an overview of knowledge representation models that are or can be applied in higher education. Also, it is presented a case study of representing knowledge for the course of Artificial Intelligence teached to Computer Science undergraduate students at Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiesti. The models that are discussed in the example are ontologies, knowledge graphs and procedural models. A synthesis of current trends in representing higher education knowledge is also included in the paper.