A model for online learner support based on selecting appropriate peer tutors

A learner support model based on peer tutor selection

The introduction of elearning often leads to an increase in the time staff spends on tutoring. To alleviate the workload of staff tutors, we developed a model for organizing and supporting learner related interactions in elearning systems. It makes use of the knowledge and experience of peers and builds on the assumption that (lifelong) learners, when instructed and assisted carefully, should b...

A decision model for selecting appropriate suppliers

The objective of this paper is to present a methodology for selecting decision making units (DMUs) in the presence of undesirable outputs and imprecise data. The proposed model is applied in supplier selection problem. A numerical example demonstrates the application of the proposed method.

mortality forecasting based on lee-carter model

over the past decades a number of approaches have been applied for forecasting mortality. in 1992, a new method for long-run forecast of the level and age pattern of mortality was published by lee and carter. this method was welcomed by many authors so it was extended through a wider class of generalized, parametric and nonlinear model. this model represents one of the most influential recent d...

Designing Learner Models for Intelligent Language Tutors

Mechanism for selecting the appropriate decision-making model for Temporary Post-Disaster Housing

Background and objective: Disaster, natural or else, are phenomena that occur suddenly and unknowingly, and therefore in most cases, it is difficult to deal with them in a principled and rapid manner. The main reason for this is that the duration of these phenomena is relatively short and it can be psychologically difficult to show a quick and appropriate reaction due to the existing fear. Ther...