All Outputs (52)

G con: A graph-based technique for resolving ambiguity in query translation candidates
Presentation / Conference Contribution

In the field of cross-language information retrieval (CLIR), the resolution of lexical ambiguity is a key challenge. Common mechanisms for the translation of query terms from one language to another typically produce a set of possible translation can... Read More about G con: A graph-based technique for resolving ambiguity in query translation candidates.

Ambiguity and unknown term translation in CLIR
Presentation / Conference Contribution

In this paper we present a report on our participation in the CLEF Chinese-English ad hoc bilingual track, and we discuss a disambiguation strategy which employs a modified co-occurrence model to determine the most appropriate translation for a given... Read More about Ambiguity and unknown term translation in CLIR.

Pluggable user models for adaptive hypermedia in education
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Most adaptive hypermedia systems used in education implement a single user model – inevitably originally designed for a specific set of circumstances. In this paper we describe an architecture that makes use of XML pipelines to facilitate the impleme... Read More about Pluggable user models for adaptive hypermedia in education.

Real users, real results: examining the limitations of learning styles within AEH
Presentation / Conference Contribution

This paper examines the current state of AEH (adaptive educational hypermedia) research into explicit learning style modelling for user personalisation. It addresses the problem of non-naïve test subjects, who are often in user trials, thus contribut... Read More about Real users, real results: examining the limitations of learning styles within AEH.

LLAMA: automatic hypertext generation utilizing language models
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Manual hypertext construction is labour intensive and prone to error. Robust systems capable of automatic hypertext generation (AHG) could be of direct benefit to those individuals responsible for hypertext authoring. In this paper we propose a novel... Read More about LLAMA: automatic hypertext generation utilizing language models.

Capturing experience in the field trip: A comparison study of using mobile devices between geography and architecture students
Presentation / Conference Contribution

The rapid development of mobile information technology opens the doors for a variety of ubiquitous services to grow. This paper is a part of research aims to investigate methods of capturing and sharing experience in the field trip by using mobile de... Read More about Capturing experience in the field trip: A comparison study of using mobile devices between geography and architecture students.

Designing a mobile academic peer support system
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In this paper, we discuss work in progress into the design of a mobile academic peer support system that enables 11-to-14 year old children to request and provide academic help to each other. Our proposed system was designed based on background resea... Read More about Designing a mobile academic peer support system.

Reappraising cognitive styles in adaptive web applications
Presentation / Conference Contribution

The mechanisms for personalisation used in web applications are currently the subject of much debate amongst researchers from many diverse subject areas. One of the most contemporary ideas for user modelling in web applications is that of cognitive s... Read More about Reappraising cognitive styles in adaptive web applications.

Adapting for visual and verbal learning styles in AEH
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This paper describes how visual and verbal learning styles have been successfully integrated into an adaptive educational environment. User trials of this system were carried out, to determine the effect of the adaptation, and although these user tri... Read More about Adapting for visual and verbal learning styles in AEH.

AnswerPro: Designing to motivate interaction
Presentation / Conference Contribution

This paper describes the design and initial testing of AnswerPro, a mobile academic peer support system for UK Key Stage 3 and 4 pupils (11-16 year olds). AnswerPro is a web application that enables pupils to seek support from their knowledgeable pee... Read More about AnswerPro: Designing to motivate interaction.

Authoring and delivering adaptive courseware
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Adaptive Educatiooal Hypermedia (AEH) may be the answer to the imperative need of personalization in web-based education. Up to now, however, adaptive hypermedia environments have focussed more on end- deliveIY, and less on the authoring problems. Th... Read More about Authoring and delivering adaptive courseware.

User centred design and development of an educational force-feedback haptic game for blind students
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Integrating game technology into education and learning has had some significant impact on children’s learning and cognitive processes by helping to make learning an even more enjoyable experience. The use of technology in the education of blind chil... Read More about User centred design and development of an educational force-feedback haptic game for blind students.