Rule-Based Mixed-Initiative Scaffolding

The mechanism of Self-Regulated Learning (SRL) is a complex interactive process involving cognitive selfregulation. Self-regulation is enacted by learners when they form specific learning strategies that they actively or subconsciously adopt in order to enhance their learning experience. Our research concerns the development of a framework that allows for Mixed Initiative Interactions (MII) to help the learners optimize their learning strategies and help them self regulate better. We represent the underlying SRL tactics and strategies in an ontology. We utilize production rules to translate and disseminate SRL tactics and strategies represented in the ontology. This paper focuses on the design and development of the production rules. We describe how the production rules are employed in the context of a mixed-initiative system named MIEDNA.