In Online Inquiry-Based Learning (OIBL) learners search for information to answer driving questions. While learners conduct sequential related searches, the search engines interpret each query in isolation, and thus are unable to utilize task context. Consequently, learners usually get less relevant search results. We are developing a NLP-based search agent to bridge the gap between learners an...

This paper describes a computational method of complexity of a question for an adaptive question and answer function in an intelligent support system for English learning, and its evaluation. To realize adaptive question and answer, systems should generate questions depending on both educational intentions and learner's understanding state. For generating suitable questions for a learner automa...

PURPOSE To determine the effect of self-assessment questions on learners' knowledge and format preference in a Web-based course, and investigate associations between learning styles and outcomes. METHOD The authors conducted a randomized, controlled, crossover trial in the continuity clinics of the Mayo-Rochester internal medicine residency program during the 2003-04 academic year. Case-based...

Even though the effective usage of mobile devices has become a mandatory requirement in many professional and private areas, inexperienced users face especially great difficulties in acquiring computer skills. Based on the assumptions of constructivist learning theories, the effect of asking questions and repeated practice on PDA skill acquisition in adults (n = 36) was examined. Learners had t...

Knowledge is a product out of interaction. In online community learning, learners are encouraged to ask questions and discuss answers with each others. The value of participation and sharing during learning is emphasized. However, interactions between learners and between learner and instructor address a problem the instructor cannot be online all the time and it is not possible for the instruc...

Recently, ‘play of learning’ becomes important and is emphasized as a useful learning tool. Therefore, interest in edutainment contents is growing. Storytelling is considered first as a method that improves the transmission of information and learner's interest when planning edutainment contents. In this study, we designed edutainment contents in the form of an adventure game that applies the s...