vi vii Human beings are members of a whole, In creation of one essence and soul, If one member is afflicted with pain, Other members uneasy will remain, If you have no empathy for human pain, The name of human you cannot retain. (This poem graces the entrance to the Hall of Nations of the UN building in New York) viii ix Abstract Doing a bachelor's or master's degree is a journey that leads to ...

Existing computer-assisted instructional (CAI) techniques for introductory biology are presently restrictive in scope, due to their focus on utilizing drills that aim for rote memorization instead of providing interaction that aids in intuitive understanding. In this paper, we discuss a prototype system for assessing learner understanding of introductory cell biology concepts using sketch-based...

We introduce a new framework of supervised machine learning called CorrActive Learning, short for Corrective Active Learning. Similar to active learning, this setting involves learning through human interaction. However, unlike active learning which aims to acquire labels for unlabeled examples, corrActive learning addresses the problem where the set of training data provided to the supervised ...

Web 2.0 tools have created fresh opportunities for governments, education, businesses and individuals to enhance efficiency and improve effectiveness while executing respective professional duties. The key features of these tools include online character and access through a web browser, supportive for open content licenses, open sharing and social interaction, and often free to use or support ...

There has been an exponential growth in Language Massive Open Online Courses (LMOOCs) the past decade. LMOOCs have also become emergent and topical area of research CALL, particular, vis-a-vis learners’ perceptions experiences. However, not much attention paid to analysing features LMOOCs. We argue that a systematic investigation LMOOC design is vital, especially light recent criticisms by some...