A Multiple Student and User Modelling System for Peer Interaction

: This paper presents a combined student and user modelling system (S/UM) to facilitate educational interaction between peers. Students may use S/UM to find a collaborative or cooperative partner, to request help on a specific problem, or to seek more general feedback on their work. An individual, inspectable student model is maintained for each student, based on feedback received from peers. An inspectable, modifiable user model is also constructed for each individual to indicate their availability for assistance should a request for help be made, and also the areas of the task on which they feel able to offer useful feedback. The user model also contains information about areas where students would themselves like help, and about whether they would like to collaborate or work cooperatively if an appropriate partner can be found. Representations for the user model are provided directly by the user. The main aim is to promote reflection in the users of the system. 1. Introduction Argu..