Review of Learner Modeling Using Educational Games

Mohamed Ali Khenissi, Fathi Essalmi, Mohamed Jemni, . Kinshuk

2014

Abstract

The learner model is a key component of any adaptive E-Learning system, including educational games, as it stores the information about the learner, which can then be used to provide personalized experience. Recently, there has been growing interest in creating learner models using educational games. This is due to the limitations of traditional E-Learning systems, since the learner interaction with the computer is rather restricted in such systems. Educational games, on the other hand, not only stimulate learners by increasing their motivation and engagement, but also facilitate a lot of learner interaction that could be observed to create learner models. This paper presents a survey of the field of learner modelling using educational games. In particular, it describes the main methods of learner modelling. This paper also lists several educational games that are suitable for experimentation. Compiling this information can be important to the researchers and developers working in this field, especially to new researchers.

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Ali Khenissi M., Essalmi F., Jemni M. and Kinshuk .. (2014). Review of Learner Modeling Using Educational Games . In Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 2: CSEDU, ISBN 978-989-758-021-5, pages 147-152. DOI: 10.5220/0004840201470152


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@conference{csedu14,
author={Mohamed Ali Khenissi and Fathi Essalmi and Mohamed Jemni and . Kinshuk},
title={Review of Learner Modeling Using Educational Games},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 2: CSEDU,},
year={2014},
pages={147-152},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0004840201470152},
isbn={978-989-758-021-5},
}


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TY - CONF
JO - Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 2: CSEDU,
TI - Review of Learner Modeling Using Educational Games
SN - 978-989-758-021-5
AU - Ali Khenissi M.
AU - Essalmi F.
AU - Jemni M.
AU - Kinshuk ..
PY - 2014
SP - 147
EP - 152
DO - 10.5220/0004840201470152