Computer-based concept maps for enabling multilingual education in computer science: A Basque, English and Spanish languages case

Inside the globalisation era in which society is immersed, one of the current challenges for any educational system is to provide quality education. While some countries are linguistically homogeneous, many countries and regions display a wealth of linguistic diversity and it is essential to adapt the educational system to those realities. In addition, multilingual education promotes not only social equality but also inter-cultural education. The development of computer software localisable not only at interface level but also regarding learning resources may help to fulfill this aim. During the last years a number of products have emerged to support computer-based concept mapping. This paper presents a pilot study carried out at the University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU in the area of database systems with three main aims: to facilitate learning about the subject domain, to evaluate whether concept mapping is in general a good technique for learning topics in different languages, and finally, to verify whether CM-ED Concept Map EDitor provides the necessary mechanisms to fulfil this objective. Results confirm that the use of a concept map editor is a good support for education in multilingual settings.Arruarte Lasa, A.; Elorriaga, J.; Calvo, I.; Larrañaga, M.; Rueda Molina, U. (2012). Computer-based concept maps for enabling multilingual education in computer science: A Basque, English and Spanish languages case. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology. 28(5):793-808. doi:10.14742/ajet.81779380828

GaLan (Entornos de Aprendizaje Adaptativos, Lenguajes y Sistemas Informáticos), UPV/EHU

This paper introduces the GaLan research group (Adaptive Teaching-Learning Environments) (Languages and Computer Systems Department) of the University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU. The research work of the group focuses on applying Artificial Intelligence and Information and Communication Technologies for developing flexible and adaptive learning environments. With this aim, they research in different lines related to the domain knowledge acquisition, the learning processes improvement and, in a transversal way, hybrid methodologies for the development of interactive applications development.Este artículo presenta el grupo de investigación GaLan (Entornos de Aprendizaje Adaptativos) del Dpto. de Lenguajes y Sistemas Informáticos de la Universidad del País Vasco UPV/EHU. La labor investigadora del grupo se centra en aplicar la inteligencia artificial y las tecnologías de la información y comunicación al desarrollo de entornos de aprendizaje flexibles y adaptativos. Con este objetivo, investiga en distintas líneas relacionadas con la adquisición del conocimiento del dominio, la mejora de los procesos de aprendizaje y, de modo transversal, las metodologías híbridas para el desarrollo de aplicaciones interactivas

GaLan (Entornos de Aprendizaje Adaptativos, Lenguajes y Sistemas Informáticos), UPV/EHU

This issue introduces the GaLan research group - Adaptive Learning Environments (Languages and Computer Systems department), of the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU. Its main research lines are centered on architectures, interactions and interfaces for learning systems, cognitive diagnosis, authoring tools and, orthogonally, on agile methodologies for interactive applications development.Este documento presenta el grupo de investigación GaLan � Entornos de Aprendizaje Adaptativos (Dpto. de Lenguajes y Sistemas Informáticos), de la Universidad del País Vasco (UPV/EHU). Sus líneas principales de investigación se centran en las arquitecturas, interacciones e interfaces de los sistemas de aprendizaje, el diagnóstico cognitivo, las herramientas de autor y, de modo transversal, en las metodologías ágiles para desarrollo de aplicaciones interactivas

Plasma-wall interaction studies within the EUROfusion consortium:progress on plasma-facing components development and qualification

\u3cp\u3eThe provision of a particle and power exhaust solution which is compatible with first-wall components and edge-plasma conditions is a key area of present-day fusion research and mandatory for a successful operation of ITER and DEMO. The work package plasma-facing components (WP PFC) within the European fusion programme complements with laboratory experiments, i.e. in linear plasma devices, electron and ion beam loading facilities, the studies performed in toroidally confined magnetic devices, such as JET, ASDEX Upgrade, WEST etc. The connection of both groups is done via common physics and engineering studies, including the qualification and specification of plasma-facing components, and by modelling codes that simulate edge-plasma conditions and the plasma-material interaction as well as the study of fundamental processes. WP PFC addresses these critical points in order to ensure reliable and efficient use of conventional, solid PFCs in ITER (Be and W) and DEMO (W and steel) with respect to heat-load capabilities (transient and steady-state heat and particle loads), lifetime estimates (erosion, material mixing and surface morphology), and safety aspects (fuel retention, fuel removal, material migration and dust formation) particularly for quasi-steady-state conditions. Alternative scenarios and concepts (liquid Sn or Li as PFCs) for DEMO are developed and tested in the event that the conventional solution turns out to not be functional. Here, we present an overview of the activities with an emphasis on a few key results: (i) the observed synergistic effects in particle and heat loading of ITER-grade W with the available set of exposition devices on material properties such as roughness, ductility and microstructure; (ii) the progress in understanding of fuel retention, diffusion and outgassing in different W-based materials, including the impact of damage and impurities like N; and (iii), the preferential sputtering of Fe in EUROFER steel providing an in situ W surface and a potential first-wall solution for DEMO.\u3c/p\u3