Learning through Argumentation with Cognitive Virtual Companions
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EdMedia + Innovate Learning, Jun 22, 2009 in Honolulu, HI, USA ISBN 978-1-880094-73-0
Abstract
Argumentation plays an important role in learning processes. However, due to the difficulties in modeling human cognitive processes with computers, there are few computer-based learning systems that facilitate argumentation dialogues between computer systems and learners. Based on the new "learning by arguing" paradigm and to explore new learning opportunities, this paper proposed a learning system with pedagogical agents as argumentative virtual learning companions. The learning companion proposed is able to automatically conduct argumentation dialogues with learners. A pilot study was conducted. It showed that there is a great potential of effective learning with argumentative virtual peers. The study also revealed several valuable points that help further designs of argumentative virtual companions.
Citation
Tao, X., Theng, Y.L., Yelland, N., Shen, Z. & Miao, C. (2009). Learning through Argumentation with Cognitive Virtual Companions. In G. Siemens & C. Fulford (Eds.), Proceedings of ED-MEDIA 2009--World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications (pp. 3179-3194). Honolulu, HI, USA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved August 15, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/31934.
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