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Swarm intelligence: new techniques for adaptive systems to provide learning support

Wong, Lung-Hsiang, Looi, Chee-Kit·2012·Interactive Learning Environments

Abstract

The notion of a system adapting itself to provide support for learning has always been an important issue of research for technology-enabled learning. One approach to provide adaptivity is to use social navigation approaches and techniques which involve analysing data of what was previously selected by a cluster of users or what worked for previous users or learners of such system and to use such analysis to guide and help the current user. New techniques are now available that rely on emergent or self-organising methods to analyse a large amount of interaction data being generated by large-scale online learning communities, interactions with learning resources or learning management mechanisms. One such technique is swarm intelligence, a set of computing algorithms in the form of multi-agent systems that simulate how swarms of insects or birds move or work. It has been applied to various intelligent functionalities such as adaptive content planning, computer-adaptive testing and assessment paper generation. In this article, we provide a survey of the various approaches in swarm intelligence that explores potential mechanisms to adapt and individualise learning and assessment. We hope that this article can inspire future studies in this exciting area.

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  • In 2011 and 2012, qualitative research on decentralized theory and swarm intelligence appeared, and then real artificial intelligence research began.

    “For example, in 2011 and 2012, qualitative research on decentralized theory [43] and swarm intelligence [59] appeared, and then the real artificial intelligence research began.”
  • According to the selected papers, the decentralized theory was firstly investigated in education in 2011, followed by the introduction of swarm intelligence in education in 2012.

    “According to the selected papers, the decentralized theory was firstly investigated in education in 2011 [43], followed by the introduction of swarm intelligence in education in 2012 [59].”

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Authors
Wong, L.-H., & Looi, C.-K.
Affiliations
National Institute of Education (SG)
Corresponding author
Wong, Lung-Hsiang
Venue
Interactive Learning Environments
Published
2012-02
Volume
20
Issue
1
Pages
19-40
ISSN
  • 1049-4820 (ISSN-L)
  • 1744-5191
OpenAlex
W2035832923
Cited by
50
References
58
Citations by year
2026: 2 · 2025: 3 · 2024: 5 · 2023: 2 · 2022: 3 · 2021: 3 · 2020: 2 · 2019: 5 · 2018: 3 · 2017: 2 · 2016: 4 · 2015: 1 · 2014: 3 · 2013: 6 · 2012: 5
FWCI
4.06
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Interactive Learning Environments (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Artificial Intelligence › Intelligent Tutoring Systems and Adaptive Learning
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Computer Science Applications › Online Learning and Analytics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods
Keywords
swarm intelligence, adaptive learning systems, multi-agent systems, social navigation, computerized adaptive testing, individualised learning, online learning communities, technology-enabled learning

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