The powers of cognition come from abstraction and representation: the ability to represent
perceptions, experiences, and thoughts in some medium other than that in which they have …

Conceptual modelling tools allow users to construct formal representations of their
conceptualisations. These models are typically developed in isolation, unrelated to other …

We present the design of a cast of pedagogical agents impersonating different educational
roles in an interactive virtual learning environment. Teams of those agents are used to …

LNAI 6738 - Context-Dependent Help for the DynaLearn Modelling and Simulation Workbench
Page 1 G. Biswas et al. (Eds.): AIED 2011, LNAI 6738, pp. 420–422, 2011. © Springer-Verlag …

Pädagogische Sprachassistenten (PCAs) in virtuellen Welten kommen im Bildungsbereich
mehr und mehr zum Einsatz. Dies wird durch den Trend der zunehmenden …

Abstract In Interactive Learning Environments for conceptual knowledge, novice learners
need support with understanding the used qualitative vocabulary, interpreting the simulation …

Motivation is a critical requirement for successful learning. Previous research has identified
that animated pedagogical agents can increase motivation. Following these results, we …

Learning by building models and reflecting on them by running simulations is an important
paradigm in education. New modeling tools are emerging that take this approach, and focus …

Computing today is progressively characterized by tight integration with the physical world,
as well as the dynamic hierarchical integration of intelligent services, serving as an integral …

Teachable agents are computer agents based on the pedagogical concept of learning-by-
teaching. During the tutoring process, where students take on the role of the tutor to teach a …