Model Based Systems and Qualitative Reasoning for Intelligent Tutoring Systems

International workshop at ITS 2002

2nd June, 2002, San Sebastian, Spain

• General information
• Workshop goals
• Contributions and schedule
• Programme committee members
• Deadlines and author instructions
• Miscellaneous

For further information, contact:

• Bert Bredeweg
  University of Amsterdam
  Dept. of Social Science Informatics (S.W.I.)
  Roetersstraat 15, 1018 WB Amsterdam
  The Netherlands

  Phone: +31 (20) 525 6788
  Fax: +31 (20) 525 6896
  E-mail:

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1. Use of MBR techniques for realising tutoring and training functions (e.g.: topic generation for explanation and its relation with natural language and/or multimedia presentation; cognitive diagnosis and student modelling in general; curriculum generation techniques; etc.).

2. MBR techniques usually encompass many details and may therefore turn out to be complex and difficult to manage in learning environments. How can we cope with this problem (e.g. using: assumptions; (A)TMS; aggregation techniques; etc.).

3. Knowledge visualisation and Multiple representations. How to present information and knowledge on the screen? (what representation forms should be taken; are multiple visualisations required and what from should they take; can multiple representation be drawn from a single simulation or are multiple simulations techniques required? etc.)

4. Support for the construction of subject matter representation and simulation models (e.g.: model construction tools; library of predefined models; use of ontologies; validation and debugging techniques; enhancing/extending models with learning knowledge by means of compilation, abstraction, chunking; etc.).

5. MBR by itself is probably insufficient: What does it take in to develop fully operational education systems based on MBR techniques?

6. There is the preliminary question of what kind of models MBS/QR-in-ITS is concerned with and what is exactly meant by MBR in this context. There is a need for theoretical clarification. The term 'model' and 'model-based' is used rather differently within different research communities and the question here is: What does the notion of model-based mean within the context of intelligent education systems? Contributions to the workshop should discuss ideas, solutions or present work in progress. Contributions can be technical papers and position papers.

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• 09.00 - 9.30 Welcome - introduction (Workshop proceedings in PDF)
• 09.30 - 11.00 Paper session - 3 papers
  • Model-Based Reasoning for Tutorial Dialogue in Shipboard Damage Control
    Owen Bratt, E., Clark, B., Thomsen-Gray, Z., Peters, S., Treeratpituk, P., Pon-Barry, H., Schultz, K., Wilkins, D.C. and Fried, D.
  • Aggregation of Qualitative Simulations for Explanation
    Bouwer, A. and Bredeweg, B.
  • Intelligent Agents an Approach to Supporting Multiple Model Based Training Systems
    Brown, K., Taylor, N., Jing, Y, and Khan, T.
• 11.00 - 11.30 Coffee break
• 11.30 - 13.00 Paper session - 3 papers
  • Model-Based Reasoning for Domain Modelling, Explanation Generation and Aniamation in an ITS to help Students Learn C++
    Kumar, A.N.
  • Investigating the Model Building Process with HOMER
    Bessa Machado, V. and Bredeweg, B.
  • MMforTED: A Cognitive Tool Fostering the Acquisition of Conceptual Knowledge about Artefacts
    Toppano, E.
• 13.00 - 15.00 Lunch
• 15.00 - 17.00 Paper session - 5 papers
  • Model-based Reasoning in Mathematical Tutoring Systems Preliminary Report
    Walther Neuper, W. and Wotawa, F.
  • Moving toward an Interactive Model Based Design Assistor (IMBDA)
    Ratcliffe, M. and Price, C.
  • An Approach to Teaching Engineering Design using Multiple Perspective and Integrated product Models and Simulations
    Yan, X.T.
  • Learning with Qualitative Models and Cognitive Support Tools: the Learners' Experiences.
    Sime, J.A.
  • A Case Study of Collaborative Modelling: Building Qualitative Models in Ecology
    Salles, P. and Bredeweg, B.
• 17.00 - 17.30 Coffee break
• 17.30 - 18.30 Discussion (in PDF) (incl. European Framework 6 Expression of Interest)

• Bert Bredeweg (University of Amsterdam, Netherlands)
• Joost Breuker (University of Amsterdam, Netherlands)
• Keith Brown (Heriot-Watt University, United Kingdom)
• Ken Forbus (Institute for the Learning Sciences, USA)
• Riichiro Mizoguchi (Osaka University, Japan)
• Chris Price (University of Wales, United Kingdom)
• Paulo Salles (University of Brasilia, Brasil)
  
• Julie-Ann Sime (Lancaster University, United Kingdom)
• Elio Toppano (University of Udine, Italy)

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• Call for contributions: March 11th, 2002
• Submit contributions before: April 15th, 2002
• Notification of acceptance: April 18th, 2002
• Submit camera-ready copies before: April 22nd

Papers should be in PDF (MsWord is also acceptable) and not exceed 12 pages (12 points and approximately 5000 words). Each submission must include 1 cover page which should describe:

• Title of the paper with an abstract of no more than 500 words
• A few keywords giving a clear indication of topic and subtopic
• Author names with affiliations, addresses, and phone numbers
• Email address of the principal author.

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