{"title":"Using agent technology to model tutoring knowledge in an ITS","authors":"R. Lelouche","doi":"10.1109/IWALT.2000.890560","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IWALT.2000.890560","url":null,"abstract":"The paper presents an application of multi-agent systems to model the tutoring knowledge in an intelligent educational system. After describing a generic framework for ITSs in problem-solving domains, we introduce how the tutoring knowledge can be modelled as pedagogical agents. We then show how these agents are designed to interact with one another and with the student. Such a cooperative-agent-oriented model should help improve the student's comprehension through more efficient pedagogical interactions, and maybe facilitate the implementation of the tutoring knowledge.","PeriodicalId":208449,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings International Workshop on Advanced Learning Technologies. IWALT 2000. Advanced Learning Technology: Design and Development Issues","volume":"11 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2000-12-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133508368","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The city of wood: the spatial representation of knowledge","authors":"S. Tripp","doi":"10.1109/IWALT.2000.890586","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IWALT.2000.890586","url":null,"abstract":"The parallel problems of knowledge representation and knowledge navigation are addressed. Traditional approaches are criticized and alternative ideas are presented. An instructional system project based upon recent advances in cognitive semantics is presented. These advances suggest that the spatial representation of knowledge has several advantages. Specifically, a spatial approach to the representation of knowledge in a database and to the representation of course structure on screen is described.","PeriodicalId":208449,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings International Workshop on Advanced Learning Technologies. IWALT 2000. Advanced Learning Technology: Design and Development Issues","volume":"139 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2000-12-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123420947","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Web-based learning and the role of context","authors":"A. Afonso, A.M.D. De Figueiredo","doi":"10.1109/IWALT.2000.890630","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IWALT.2000.890630","url":null,"abstract":"The paper argues that the development of Web based (WB) learning environments is impaired by a vision of education that emphasizes content and disregards context. Though inherited from the outdated mechanistic models of the Industrial Society, this vision still dominates most of the efforts to improve learning and education, at an era where completely different paradigms apply. The paper briefly recalls the mechanistic heritage of education, evokes the thinkers that stood up for the contextual nature of learning, and illustrates some learning strategies for the creation of learning contexts in Web based environments.","PeriodicalId":208449,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings International Workshop on Advanced Learning Technologies. IWALT 2000. Advanced Learning Technology: Design and Development Issues","volume":"70 2 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2000-12-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"117239633","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Application of computer-based hypermedia in distance education course design, using elaboration theory as a framework","authors":"O. Selepeng-Tau","doi":"10.1109/IWALT.2000.890564","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IWALT.2000.890564","url":null,"abstract":"An attempt is made to establish the application of computer-based technology specifically hypermedia, in distance education course design using elaboration theory (ET) as a framework. The specific area of application in distance education is that of preprepared courses. The conclusion of this analysis is that: 1) hypermedia fits the elaboration theory framework especially because it is amenable to presenting information in segments that can be linked. ET's modular design approach and elaborations support the design of hypermedia but go further in that they provide structure. Distance education pre-produced study materials require structure that will keep students focused and interested. 2) The combination of flexibility and structure fit the notion of student control, defined as an opportunity and ability to direct the course of educational activity. 3) Hypermedia has limitations as do other technical media. It cannot take the place of the teacher especially to dialogue through two-way communication.","PeriodicalId":208449,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings International Workshop on Advanced Learning Technologies. IWALT 2000. Advanced Learning Technology: Design and Development Issues","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2000-12-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129452330","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Discovering patterns in learning technology systems","authors":"V. Devedzic","doi":"10.1109/IWALT.2000.890563","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IWALT.2000.890563","url":null,"abstract":"The paper introduces the idea of using patterns in the architectures of learning technology systems. A recent analysis of a number of existing architectures of such systems has revealed that many designers and developers use their own solutions when faced with design problems that are common to different systems, models, and paradigms. However, a closer look into such solutions and their comparison often shows that different solutions and the contexts in which they apply also have much in common, just like the corresponding problems do. In all such cases we can talk of the existence of patterns. A pattern is a generalized solution of a typical problem within a typical context. The focus of the paper is on the process of discovering such patterns in the architectures of learning technology systems. Specifically the discovery of one such pattern is described, and the pattern itself is presented in detail. Discovering other such patterns can help establish general guiding principles of architectural design of learning technology systems.","PeriodicalId":208449,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings International Workshop on Advanced Learning Technologies. IWALT 2000. Advanced Learning Technology: Design and Development Issues","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2000-12-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130646228","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Teaching computing through situated knowledge-management strategies","authors":"W.E. Schaaf","doi":"10.1109/IWALT.2000.890568","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IWALT.2000.890568","url":null,"abstract":"This paper outlines pedagogic and technological challenges facing educators as they implement advanced technologies in their curricula and describes some strategies and approaches employed at the University of Salford in England. In the face of social, financial and technological change, expectations and capabilities of graduates must adapt to shifting trends. Capabilities which should be engendered in students are flexible thinking, interpersonal skills and motivation for self-directed and lifelong learning. Design courses at the University of Salford are utilizing several strategies for implementing advanced technologies in curricula which support the development of these qualities. These include the use of multiple instruction strategies, knowledge-mobilization principles and a project-based learning model. An undergraduate example in progress is described and a few results to date are outlined.","PeriodicalId":208449,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings International Workshop on Advanced Learning Technologies. IWALT 2000. Advanced Learning Technology: Design and Development Issues","volume":"108 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2000-12-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127943312","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Meta-knowledge acquisition strategies in asynchronous learning frameworks","authors":"B. Garner","doi":"10.1109/IWALT.2000.890622","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IWALT.2000.890622","url":null,"abstract":"The prospect of customised learning \"shells\", tailored dynamically to the requirements of individual students, has stimulated contemporary research into knowledge mediation, and the associated meta-knowledge acquisition strategies, of actual learning contexts within asynchronous learning frameworks. Recent elaboration (McKay and Garner, 1999) of the complexities of visual learning, through the study of cognitive skill performance in both text and graphics environments, demonstrated an interactive effect between cognitive style and instructional format. The inclusion of multiple instruction paradigms in any computerised learning/course authoring process, however, inevitably requires the dynamic evaluation of task knowledge-level requirements to respond to individual cognitive styles and to deduce the student's knowledge acquisition requirements. Meta-knowledge acquisition strategies are thus essential to provide the mechanisms for dynamic knowledge analysis and for knowledge-mediated instruction processes.","PeriodicalId":208449,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings International Workshop on Advanced Learning Technologies. IWALT 2000. Advanced Learning Technology: Design and Development Issues","volume":"25 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2000-12-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129042429","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Student model-based, agent-managed, adaptive distance learning environment for academic English teaching","authors":"A. Cristea, Toshio Okamoto","doi":"10.1109/IWALT.2000.890596","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IWALT.2000.890596","url":null,"abstract":"The paper describes research on building an adaptive, WWW based, agent based, long distance learning environment for academic English. The authors describe the design, implementation and preliminary testing of the system prototype, with special focus on the adaptive user modeling features.","PeriodicalId":208449,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings International Workshop on Advanced Learning Technologies. IWALT 2000. Advanced Learning Technology: Design and Development Issues","volume":"49 8","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2000-12-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"120923285","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"CAPIT: an intelligent tutoring system for capitalisation and punctuation","authors":"Michael Mayo, A. Mitrovic, J. McKenzie","doi":"10.1109/IWALT.2000.890594","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IWALT.2000.890594","url":null,"abstract":"We describe a new Intelligent Tutoring System (ITS) that teaches the mechanical rules of English capitalisation and punctuation. Students must interactively capitalise and punctuate short pieces of unpunctuated, lower case text (the completion exercise). The system represents the domain as a set of constraints specifying the correct patterns of punctuation and capitalisation, and feedback is given on violated constraints. The ITS was evaluated during several sessions in a classroom of 10-11 year old school children. The results show that the children effectively mastered the 25 rules represented in the system.","PeriodicalId":208449,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings International Workshop on Advanced Learning Technologies. IWALT 2000. Advanced Learning Technology: Design and Development Issues","volume":"3 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2000-12-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121390803","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A pattern language for intelligent tutoring systems","authors":"V. Devedzic","doi":"10.1109/IWALT.2000.890593","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IWALT.2000.890593","url":null,"abstract":"This paper introduces PLAIT, a specific pattern language for architectures of intelligent tutoring systems. A pattern language is a structured collection of interrelated patterns in a specific domain. PLAIT is based on the idea of using patterns in the architectures of learning technology systems, as well as on a number of patterns that have been discovered in the existing architectures of intelligent tutoring systems. Specifically, the paper describes seven patterns that are commonly used in the architectures of intelligent tutoring systems. The seven patterns represent the core of PLAIT.","PeriodicalId":208449,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings International Workshop on Advanced Learning Technologies. IWALT 2000. Advanced Learning Technology: Design and Development Issues","volume":"105 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2000-12-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125244067","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}