The MICON Synthesizer Version 1 (M1) is a rule-based system which produces a complete small computer design from a set of abstract specifications. The ability of M1 to produce designs depends on the encoding of large amounts of domain knowledge. An automated knowledge acquisition tool, CGEN, works symbiotically with M1 by gathering the knowledge required by M1. CGEN acquires knowledge about how...

We discuss an integrative design for computer supported cooperative learning (CSCL) environments. Three common problems of CSCL are addressed: How to achieve social orientation and group awareness, how to coordinate goal-directed interaction, and how to construct a shared knowledge base. With respect to each problem, we propose a guiding metaphor which links theoretical, technical, and usabilit...

computer and internet in educational and research dimensions can increase the level of students’ knowledge and ability. the purpose of this research was to study and make an analysis of the factors influencing the use of computer and internet in educational-research activities of students. survey method was used to gather data. the statistical population of the study included graduate students ...

This article builds on the assumption that learning to live in the knowledge society requires creativity; it points out how the school subject of computer science (CS) can contribute to that issue and presents results of a study concerning how students think about CS and creativity after experiencing creative programming. A strong connection between creativity and CS was described by the studen...

The paper discusses facilities of computer systems for editing scientific and technical texts, which partially automate functions of human editor and thus help the writer to improve text quality. Two experimental systems LINAR and CONUT developed in 90s to control the quality of Russian scientific and technical texts are briefly described; and general principles for designing more powerful edit...

Abstract—Healthcare safety has been perceived important. It is essential to prevent troubles in healthcare processes for healthcare safety. Trouble prevention is based on trouble prediction using accumulated knowledge on processes, troubles, and countermeasures. However, information on troubles has not been accumulated in hospitals in the appropriate structure, and it has not been utilized effe...