Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 2008, Volume 5149/2008, 62-72, DOI: 10.1007/978-3-540-70987-9_9

Supporting Interaction Preferences and Recognition of Misconceptions with Independent Open Learner Models

Susan Bull, Andrew Mabbott, Peter Gardner, Tim Jackson, Michael J. Lancaster, Steven Quigley and P. A. Childs

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Abstract

Misconceptions have been identified in many subjects. However, there has been less investigation into students’ interest in their misconceptions. This paper presents two independent open learner models used alongside seven university courses to highlight the state of their knowledge to the learner as a starting point for their independent study. Many students used the environments; many had misconceptions identified at some point during their learning; and most of those with misconceptions viewed the statements of their misconceptions. Students were able to use the independent open learner models in a variety of ways to suit their interaction preferences, at different levels of study.

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