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| Speaker: | Jon Oberlander |
| Human Communication Research Centre, University of Edinburgh, UK | |
| Date: | Tuesday 24th November 1998 |
| Time: | 11:30 - 12:30 |
| Place: | Seminar Room 357, Building E6A, Macquarie University |
Abstract:
We outline experience with the Intelligent Labelling Explorer, a dynamic hypertext system developed at the University of Edinburgh, in collaboration with the National Museums of Scotland. First, we indicate a number of ways in which labels on museum objects can be personalised to take into account types of visit, the interests of visitors, and their evolving knowledge during a visit. Then, we sketch the set of conversational effects which the system can create. Finally, we focus on preliminary results from controlled user trials of the system. We consider user behaviour, subjective evaluation, and learning outcomes, comparing the fully personalised system with a simplified, non-dynamic version. The key finding is that users exhibit very different browsing behaviour in the two systems, but achieve comparable learning outcomes.
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