Comparing representations for learner models in interactive simulations

Cristina Conati, Lauren Fratamico, Samad Kardan, Ido Roll

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Abstract

Providing adaptive support in Exploratory Learning Environments is necessary but challenging due to the unstructured nature of interactions. This is especially the case for complex simulations such as the DC Circuit Construction Kit used in this work. To deal with this complexity, we evaluate alternative representations that capture different levels of detail in student interactions. Our results show that these representations can be effectively used in the user modeling framework proposed in [2], including behavior discovery and user classification, for student assessment and providing real-time support. We discuss trade-offs between high and low levels of detail in the tested interaction representations in terms of their ability to evaluate learning and inform feedback.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationArtificial Intelligence in Education - 17th International Conference, AIED 2015, Proceedings
EditorsCristina Conati, Neil Heffernan, Antonija Mitrovic, M. Felisa Verdejo
Pages74-83
Number of pages10
DOIs
StatePublished - 2015
Externally publishedYes
Event17th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education, AIED 2015 - Madrid, Spain
Duration: 22 Jun 201526 Jun 2015

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
Volume9112

Conference

Conference17th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education, AIED 2015
Country/TerritorySpain
CityMadrid
Period22/06/1526/06/15

Keywords

  • Clustering
  • Educational data mining
  • Exploratory learning environments
  • Interactive simulations
  • User modeling

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Theoretical Computer Science
  • General Computer Science

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