Journal of Interactive Learning Research
October 2004 Volume 15, Number 4
Editors
Richard E. Ferdig
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 11
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Special Issue: Guest Editorial: Computational Intelligence in Web-Based Education
Thanos Vasilakos, University of Thessaly, Greece; Vladan Devedzic, University of Belgrade; Kinshuk Kinshuk, Massey University-Palmerstron North, New Zealand; Witold Pedrycz, University of Alberta-Edmonton, Canada
This special issue addresses questions from the perspective of yet another important category of technologies, collectively known as computational intelligence. Computational Intelligence (Soft... More
pp. 297-298
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Computational Intelligence in Web-Based Education: A Tutorial
Thanos Vasilakos, University of Thessaly, Greece; Vladan Devedzic, University of Belgrade; Kinshuk Kinshuk, Massey University-Palmerstron North, New Zealand; Witold Pedrycz, University of Alberta-Edmonton, Canada
This article discusses some important aspects of Web Intelligence (WI) in the context of educational applications. Some of the key components of WI have already attracted developers of web-based... More
pp. 299-318
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Mining Student Data Captured from a Web-Based Tutoring Tool: Initial Exploration and Results
Agathe Merceron, ESILV - Pôle Universitaire Léonard de Vinci, France; Kalina Yacef, University of Sydney, Australia
In this article we describe the initial investigations that we have conducted on student data collected from a web-based tutoring tool. We have used some data mining techniques such as association ... More
pp. 319-346
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A Framework for Concept-Based Digital Course Libraries
Darina Dicheva & Christo Dichev, Winston-Salem State University, United States
This article presents a general framework for building concept-based digital course libraries. The framework is based on the idea of using a conceptual structure that represents a subject domain... More
pp. 347-364
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Towards Evolutional Authoring Support Systems
Lora Aroyo, Eindhoven University of Technology; Riichiro Mizoguchi, Osaka University, Japan
The ultimate aim of this research is to specify and implement a general authoring framework for content and knowledge engineering for Intelligent Educational Systems (IES). In this context we... More
pp. 365-387
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Embodying Our Values in Our Teaching Practices: Building Open and Critical Discourse through Computer Mediated Communication
David R. Geelan, University of Alberta, Canada; Peter C. Taylor, Curtin University of Technology, Australia
Computer mediated communication—including web pages, email and web-based bulletin boards—was used to support the development of a cooperative learning community among students in a web-based... More
pp. 375-401
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Adaptive Learning Object Selection in Intelligent Learning Systems
Pythagoras Karampiperis & Demetrios Sampson, University of Piraeus and Informatics and Telematics Institute- Hellas, Greece
Adaptive learning object selection and sequencing is recognized as among the most interesting research questions in intelligent web-based education. In most intelligent learning systems that... More
pp. 389-407
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Permutations of Control: Cognitive Considerations for Agent-Based Learning Environments
Amy L. Baylor, Florida State University, United States
While there has been a significant amount of research on technical issues regarding the development of agent-based learning environments (e.g., see the special issue of Journal of Interactive... More
pp. 403-425
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DB-Suite: Experiences with Three Intelligent, Web-Based Database Tutors
Antonija Mitrovic, Pramuditha Suraweera, Brent Martin & Amali Weerasinghe, University of Canterbury-Christchurch, New Zealand
E-learning is becoming more and more popular with the widespread use of computers and the Internet in educational institutions. Current e-learning courses are nearly always developed using course... More
pp. 409-432
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Collaborative Learning Environments: Exploring Student Attitudes and Satisfaction in Face-to-Face and Asynchronous Computer Conferencing Settings
Rosalie J. Ocker, Temple University, United States; Gaylie J. Yaverbaum, Pennsylvania State University—Harrisburg, United States
Although collaborative learning techniques have been shown to enhance the learning experience, it is difficult to incorporate these concepts into courses without requiring students to collaborate ... More
pp. 427-448
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PERSO: Towards an Adaptive e-Learning System
Henda Chorfi & Mohamed Jemni, Ecole Supérieure des Sciences et Techniques de Tunis, Tunisia
In today's information technology society, members are increasingly required to be up to date on new technologies, particularly for computers, regardless of their background social situation. In... More
pp. 433-447