LSSC 2007: Large-Scale Scientific Computing pp 618-625 | Cite as
Computer Mediated Communication and Collaboration in a Virtual Learning Environment Based on a Multi-agent System with Wasp-Like Behavior
Abstract
In this paper is presented a model for an adaptive multi-agent system for dynamic routing of the grants’ activities from a learning environment, based on the adaptive wasp colonies behavior. The agents use wasp task allocation behavior, combined with a model of wasp dominance hierarchy formation. The model we introduced allows the assignment of activities in a grant, taking into account the specialization of students, their experience and the complexity of activities already taken. An adaptive method allows students to enter in the Grant system for the first time. The system is changing dynamic, because both the type of activities and the students involved in the system change. Our approach depends on many system’s parameters. For the implementation these parameters were tuned by hand. The Grant-system we built is integrated in a virtual education system, student centered, that facilitates the learning through collaboration as a form of social interaction.
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Multi-Agent System E-learning Wasp ModelsPreview
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