Computer-Supported Argumentation Learning: A Survey of Teachers, Researchers, and System Developers

Argumentation is omnipresent in our lives and therefore an important skill to learn. While classic face-to-face argumentation and debate has advantages in helping people learn to argue better, it does not scale up, limited by teacher time and availability. Computer-supported argumentation (CSA) is a viable alternative in learning to argue, currently increasing in popularity. In this paper, we present results from a survey we conducted with experts on argumentation learning systems, one which provides a glimpse on future directions.

• Type: Journal
• Year: 2010
• Where: ECTEL
• Authors: Frank Loll, Oliver Scheuer, Bruce M. McLaren, Niels Pinkwart
• Keywords: Argumentation, Classic Face-to-face Argumentation, ECTEL 2010, Important Skill, Machine Learning