Building an Agent-Based System for e-Learning in Digital Design

Abstract

AbstractBecause of the emergence of computer-aided design software and the internet technology, we witness a revolutionary change in architectural design education. An e-learning environment in architecture is required to be composed of (1) learning tools, (2) a learning management system, and (3) digital content and learning activities. Although it has been proved the convenience of accessibility and economics, yet it is lack of appropriate learning content, interaction and sense of participation. More importantly, learning problems are often difficult to be detected and solved.Intelligent software agent is an AI research paradigm to enhance huma intelligence by the reactive reasoning mechanism. Intelligent agents in e-learning should be a tutorial or learning interface for participants, and assist teaching and learning as different roles. The research is targeted to build an agent-based tutorial system for the online digital design education environment.The research will be divided into six steps: (1) l...