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ICADL
2007
Springer
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14 years 2 months ago
Content-Based Language Learning in a Digital Library
Digital libraries have untapped potential for supporting language teaching and learning. This paper describes a new scheme for automating topicspecific language learning using a sp...
Shaoqun Wu, Ian H. Witten
SIGKDD
2010
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13 years 3 months ago
Inactive learning?: difficulties employing active learning in practice
Despite the tremendous level of adoption of machine learning techniques in real-world settings, and the large volume of research on active learning, active learning techniques hav...
Josh Attenberg, Foster J. Provost
TEI
2010
ACM
179views Hardware» more  TEI 2010»
14 years 3 months ago
Feeling the beat where it counts: fostering multi-limb rhythm skills with the haptic drum kit
This paper introduces a tool known as the Haptic Drum Kit, which employs four computer-controlled vibrotactile devices, one attached to each wrist and ankle. In the applications d...
Simon Holland, Anders J. Bouwer, Mathew Dalgelish,...
CHI
2008
ACM
14 years 8 months ago
ArtLinks: fostering social awareness and reflection in museums
Technologies in museums often support learning goals, providing information about exhibits. However, museum visitors also desire meaningful experiences and enjoy the social aspect...
Dan Cosley, Joel Lewenstein, Andrew Herman, Jenna ...
ECIS
2003
13 years 9 months ago
Implications of constructivism for computer-based learning
Constructivism has gained popularity recently, but it is not a completely new learning paradigm. Much of the work within Information Systems Science (IS) and especially within ele...
Timo Lainema