Automatic Recognition of Learner Groups in Exploratory Learning Environments (original) (raw)

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In this paper, we present the application of unsupervised learning techniques to automatically recognize behaviors that may be detrimental to learning during interaction with an Exploratory Learning Environment (ELE). First, we describe how we use the _k_-means clustering algorithm for off-line identification of learner groups with distinguishing interaction patterns who also show similar learning improvements with an ELE. We then discuss how a _k_-means on-line classifier, trained with the learner groups detected off-line, can be used for adaptive support in ELEs. We aim to show the value of a data-based approach for recognizing learners as an alternative to knowledge-based approaches that tend to be complex and time-consuming even for domain experts, especially in highly unstructured ELEs.

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  1. Dept. of Computer Science, University of British Columbia, 2366 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z4, Canada
    Saleema Amershi & Cristina Conati

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  1. Saleema Amershi
  2. Cristina Conati

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  1. JAIST, 1-1, Asahi-dai, Nomi, 923-1292, Ishikawa, Japan
    Mitsuru Ikeda
  2. Learning Research and Development Center, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
    Kevin D. Ashley
  3. Graduate Institute of Network Learning Technology, National Central University, 300, Jhongda Rd., 32001, Jhongli City,Taoyuan County, Taiwan
    Tak-Wai Chan

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Amershi, S., Conati, C. (2006). Automatic Recognition of Learner Groups in Exploratory Learning Environments. In: Ikeda, M., Ashley, K.D., Chan, TW. (eds) Intelligent Tutoring Systems. ITS 2006. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 4053. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/11774303\_46

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