Empirical modelling for educational technology

Author

Beynon, W.M.

Author_Institution

Dept. of Comput. Sci., Warwick Univ., Coventry, UK

fYear

1997

Firstpage

54

Lastpage

68

Abstract

The potential merits of empirical modelling (EM) as a new approach to generating software for educational use are examined. Connections between EM and the learning process are discussed. EM is proposed as a method of dealing with knowledge that is gained through experience of interaction with artefacts. The philosophical implications of this thesis are considered, with particular reference to the work of William James (1842-1910) (W. James, 1996). The relationship between EM and current research on multi user spreadsheets and agent oriented modelling is also described. A practical agenda for future applications of EM to education is outlined

Keywords

authoring systems; courseware; human factors; interactive systems; spreadsheet programs; user modelling; EM; agent oriented modelling; educational software generation; educational technology; empirical modelling; future applications; interaction; learning process; multi user spreadsheets; philosophical implications; Application software; Computer interfaces; Computer science; Computer science education; Context modeling; Educational programs; Educational technology; Hardware; Knowledge management; Technology management;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Cognitive Technology, 1997. Humanizing the Information Age. Proceedings., Second International Conference on

Conference_Location

Aizu-Wakamatsu City

Print_ISBN

0-8186-8084-9

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/CT.1997.617682

Filename

617682