2008 IEEE International Symposium on Knowledge Acquisition and Modeling Workshop proceedings

The following concepts are discussed: advanced knowledge modeling languages and tools; knowledge capture through machine learning and knowledge discovery in data bases; specific knowledge modeling issues for CBR systems, cooperative KBS, training applications; knowledge acquisition from texts and WWW; evaluation of methods, techniques and tools for knowledge acquisition; knowledge engineering and software engineering; uncertainty and vagueness aspects of knowledge modeling; knowledge acquisition applications such as library, industry, commerce, government, education and so on; knowledge acquisition in intelligent system; inclusive learning; formal and informal learning; HCI for educational systems; transforming learning through technologies; new generations of educational technologies; Web 2.0 and social computing for learning; educational technologies for new generations; real-time assessment of learning and performance; mobile computing for learning and instruction; personalized educational systems; interdisciplinary programs for educational technologists; CSCL technologies; content authoring technologies; e-pedagogy and instructional design; knowledge management technologies in education; organizational management of e-learning in universities; e- testing and new test theories; data mining, text mining, and web mining in education.