Sample Publications by Theme
1. Open Learner Models
Theme Description: Research on systems that allow learners to view and interact with their own learning data to promote self-regulation and reflection.
Open Student Modeling Research and its Connections to Educational Assessment
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D.
Year: 2020
Description: Discusses the integration of open student models with educational assessments to enhance learning outcomes.Evidence-based approach to interacting with open student models
Authors: Hansen, E. G., Shute, V. J., Underwood, J. S., & Bauer, M. I.
Year: 2007
Description: Explores methods for interacting with open student models to support learning.Inspectable Bayesian student modelling servers in multi-agent tutoring systems
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, J. D., & Greer, J.
Year: 2004
Description: Examines the use of Bayesian models in open learner modeling within multi-agent systems.Interacting with Bayesian student models
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, J. D., & Greer, J.
Year: 2004
Description: Investigates the interaction mechanisms with Bayesian student models.Supporting Negotiated Assessment Using Open Student Models
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, J. D.
Year: 2001
Description: Discusses the use of open student models to support negotiated assessments.Externalising Learner Modelling Representations
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, J. D., & Greer, J.
Year: 2001
Description: Focuses on making learner models visible to students to enhance learning.SMODEL Server: Student Modelling in Distributed Multi-Agent Tutoring Systems
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, J. D., & Greer, J.
Year: 2001
Description: Describes a server for student modeling in distributed multi-agent systems.Inspecting and Visualizing Distributed Bayesian Student Models
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, J. D., & Greer, J.
Year: 2000
Description: Discusses techniques for inspecting and visualizing Bayesian student models.Open Learner Model Visualization for Context Where Learners Think Fast or Slow
Authors: Kay, J., Rus, V., Zapata-Rivera, D., & Durlach, P.
Year: 2020.
Description: This paper explores visualization techniques for open learner models.The GIFT of Scrutable Learner Models: Why and How
Authors: Kay, J., Zapata-Rivera, D., & Conati, C.
Year: 2020.
Description: This paper discusses the importance and methods of creating scrutable learner models.
2. Evidence Centered Design
Theme Description: Framework for designing assessments based on evidentiary reasoning to support valid inferences about learners’ knowledge and skills.
Designing and Evaluating Evidence-Centered Design based Conversations for Assessment with LLMs
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D., Forsyth, C. M., Graf, A., & Jiang, Y.
Year: 2024
Description: Explores the use of evidence-centered design in creating assessment conversations with large language models.Evidence Centered Design for Learning (ECDL) for Games
Authors: Hansen, E. G., & Zapata-Rivera, D.
Year: 2009
Description: Discusses the application of evidence-centered design principles in educational games.Piloting Evidence Centered Design for Learning (ECDL) with ETS products
Authors: Hansen, E. G., & Zapata-Rivera, D.
Year: 2009
Description: Reports on the pilot implementation of evidence-centered design in ETS products.Assessing Science Inquiry Skills using Trialogues
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D., Jackson, T., Liu, L., Bertling, M., Vezzu, M., & Katz, I. R.
Year: 2014
Description: Uses evidence-centered design to assess science inquiry skills through trialogues.An evidence-centered approach to using assessment data for policymakers
Authors: Underwood, J. S., Zapata-Rivera, D., & VanWinkle, W.
Year: 2010
Description: Applies evidence-centered design to present assessment data to policymakers.Exploring the use of game elements in the development of innovative assessment tasks for science
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D., Liu, L., Katz, I. R., & Vezzu, M.
Year: 2013
Description: Integrates game elements with evidence-centered design for science assessments.Evidence-based approach to interacting with open student models
Authors: Hansen, E. G., Shute, V. J., Underwood, J. S., & Bauer, M. I.
Year: 2007
Description: Discusses evidence-centered design in the context of open student models.Combining Learning and Assessment in Assessment-based Gaming Environments: A Case Study from a New York City School
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D., VanWinkle, W., Doyle, B., Buteux, A., & Bauer, M. I.
Year: 2009
Description: Uses evidence-centered design to integrate learning and assessment in gaming environments.
3. Generative AI in Education
Theme Description: Exploring the use of generative AI technologies to personalize and enhance educational experiences.
Large Language Models for Whole-Learner Support: Opportunities and Challenges
Authors: Mannekote, A., Davies, A., Pinto, J. D., Zhang, S., Olds, D., Schroeder, N., Lehman, B., Zapata-Rivera, D., & Zhai, C.
Year: 2024
Description: Discusses the potential and challenges of using large language models to support learners.Opportunities and Challenges of Using Generative AI to Personalize Educational Assessment
Authors: Arslan, B., Lehman, B., Tenison, C., Sparks, J. R., Lopez, A., Gu, L., & Zapata-Rivera, D.
Year: 2024
Description: Explores how generative AI can be used to personalize educational assessments.Designing and Evaluating Evidence-Centered Design based Conversations for Assessment with LLMs
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D., Forsyth, C. M., Graf, A., & Jiang, Y.
Year: 2024
Description: Explores the use of evidence-centered design in creating assessment conversations with large language models.Complex Conversations: LLM vs. Knowledge Engineering Conversation-based Assessment
Authors: Forsyth, C. M., Zapata-Rivera, D., Graf, E. A., & Jiang, Y.
Year: 2024
Description: Compares large language models with knowledge engineering approaches in conversation-based assessments.Enhancing Personalization by Integrating Top-down and Bottom-up Approaches to Learner Modeling
Authors: Zapata-Rivera D., Arslan, B.
Year: 2021
Description: Explores methods for enhancing personalization in learner modeling using AI.
4. Adaptive Learning Systems
Theme Description: Systems that adapt instructional content and assessments based on learner interactions and performance.
Adaptive educational systems
Authors: Shute, V. J., & Zapata-Rivera, D.
Year: 2012
Description: Provides an overview of adaptive educational systems and their applications.Adaptive technologies
Authors: Shute, V. J., & Zapata-Rivera, D.
Year: 2007
Description: Discusses various adaptive technologies used in educational settings.Learner Modeling in the Context of Caring Assessments
Authors: Zapata-Rivera D., Lehman B., Sparks J.R.
Year: 2020
Description: Explores adaptive learning systems that consider learner emotions.Supporting Human Inspection of Adaptive Instructional Systems
Authors: Zapata-Rivera D.
Year: 2019
Description: Discusses the role of human inspection in adaptive instructional systems.Conversation-Based Assessments at Educational Testing Service
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D., Lehman, B., & Jackson, T.
Year: 2015
Description: Reviews the use of adaptive conversation-based assessments at ETS.
Adaptive Score Reports
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D.
Year: 2012
Description: Discusses the design and implementation of adaptive score reports to provide personalized feedback.Adaptive, Assessment-based Educational Games
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D.
Year: 2010
Description: Explores the use of adaptive educational games that integrate assessment to enhance learning.
5. Caring Assessments
Theme Description: Assessments designed to consider and support the emotional and psychological well-being of learners.
A Framework of Caring Assessments for Diverse Learners
Authors: Lehman, B., Sparks, J. R., Zapata-Rivera, D., Steinberg, J., & Forsyth, C.
Year: 2024
Description: Proposes a framework for creating assessments that are sensitive to the needs of diverse learners.Caring assessments: challenges and opportunities
Authors: Sparks, J. R., Lehman, B., & Zapata-Rivera, D.
Year: 2024
Description: Discusses the challenges and opportunities in implementing caring assessments.Learner Modeling in the Context of Caring Assessments
Authors: Zapata-Rivera D., Lehman B., Sparks J.R.
Year: 2020
Description: Explores the integration of learner modeling with caring assessments.When should adaptive assessments care?
Authors: Lehman, B., Sparks, J. R., & Zapata-Rivera, D.
Year: 2018
Description: Investigates the conditions under which adaptive assessments should consider learner emotions.Toward Caring Assessment Systems
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D.
Year: 2017
Description: Discusses the development of assessment systems that care for learners’ emotional well-being.Exploring Opportunities for Caring Assessments
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D., & Vassileva, J.
Year: 2018
Description: Examines opportunities for integrating caring principles into assessments.Simulated Dialogues with Virtual Agents: Effects of Agent Features in Conversation-Based Assessments
Authors: Sparks J.R., Zapata-Rivera D., Lehman B., James K., Steinberg J.
Year: 2018
Description: Investigates the impact of virtual agent features on conversation-based assessments.
6. Score Reporting
Theme Description: Research on the design and effectiveness of score reports in communicating assessment results to various stakeholders.
Challenges and Opportunities in Score Reporting: A Panel of Personal Perspectives
Authors: Brown, G. T., Kannan, P., Sinharay, S., Zapata-Rivera, D., & Zenisky, A. L.
Year: 2023
Description: Discusses personal perspectives on the challenges and opportunities in score reporting.Evaluating parent comprehension of measurement error information presented in score reports
Authors: Kannan, P., Zapata-Rivera, D., & Bryant, A.
Year: 2021
Description: Examines how parents understand measurement error information in score reports.Communicating Assessment Information in the Context of a Workplace Formative Task
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D., Andrews-Todd, J., & Oliveri, M.E.
Year: 2021
Description: Explores the communication of assessment information in workplace settings.Interpretation of Score Reports by Diverse Subgroups of Parents
Authors: Kannan, P., Zapata-Rivera, D., & Leibowitz, E. A.
Year: 2018
Description: Investigates how different parent subgroups interpret score reports.Exploring the Effectiveness of a Measurement Error Tutorial in Helping Teachers Understand Score Report Results
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D., Zwick, R., & Vezzu, M.
Year: 2016
Description: Evaluates a tutorial designed to help teachers understand measurement error in score reports.Keeping your audience in mind: applying audience analysis to the design of interactive score reports
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D., & Katz, R. I.
Year: 2014
Description: Discusses the importance of audience analysis in designing interactive score reports.Comparing Graphical and Verbal Representations of Measurement Error in Test Score Reports
Authors: Zwick, R., Zapata-Rivera, D., & Hegarty, M.
Year: 2014
Description: Compares the effectiveness of graphical and verbal representations of measurement error.Designing and Evaluating Reporting Systems in the Context of New Assessments
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D., Kannan, P., Forsyth, C., Peters, S., Bryant, A. D., Guo, E., & Long, R.
Year: 2018
Description: Discusses the design and evaluation of reporting systems for new types of assessments.
7. Bayesian Networks in Education
Theme Description: Application of Bayesian networks for modeling and assessing learner knowledge and skills.
Bayesian networks: A teacher’s view
Authors: Almond, R. G., Shute, V. J., Underwood, J. S., & Zapata-Rivera, D.
Year: 2009
Description: Provides a teacher’s perspective on the use of Bayesian networks in education.Modeling diagnostic assessment with Bayesian networks
Authors: Almond, R. G., DiBello, L. V., Moulder, B., & Zapata-Rivera, J.
Year: 2007
Description: Discusses the use of Bayesian networks for diagnostic assessment.Inspectable Bayesian student modelling servers in multi-agent tutoring systems
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, J. D., & Greer, J.
Year: 2004
Description: Examines the use of Bayesian models in open learner modeling within multi-agent systems.Interacting with Bayesian student models
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, J. D., & Greer, J.
Year: 2004
Description: Investigates the interaction mechanisms with Bayesian student models.Visualizing and Inspecting Bayesian Belief Models
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, J.D., & Greer, J.
Year: 2001
Description: Focuses on visualizing and inspecting Bayesian belief models.A Bayesian Belief Network Methodology for Modeling Social Systems in Virtual Communities
Authors: Daniel, B. K., Zapata-Rivera, J.D., & McCalla, G. I.
Year: 2010
Description: Discusses the application of Bayesian belief networks in modeling social systems.An Interactive Bayesian Model of Word Recognition
Authors: Almond, R. G., & Zapata-Rivera, D.
Year: 2006
Description: Explores the use of Bayesian models for word recognition.Bayesian Networks
Authors: Almond, R. G., & Zapata-Rivera, J. D.
Year: 2019
Description: Provides an overview of Bayesian networks and their applications in education.Indirectly Visible Bayesian Student Models
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D.
Year: 2007
Description: Describes an approach to interacting with inspectable Bayesian student models called indirectly visible Bayesian student models. .
8. Conversation-Based Assessments
Theme Description: Assessments that use conversational agents to evaluate learner knowledge and skills through dialogue.
Conversation-based assessment: current findings and future work
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D., Sparks, J. R., Forsyth, C. M., & Lehman, B.
Year: 2023
Description: Reviews current research and future directions for conversation-based assessments.Learner Modeling in Conversation-Based Assessment
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D., Forsyth, C.M.
Year: 2022
Description: Discusses the integration of learner modeling with conversation-based assessments.Conversation-Based Assessments at Educational Testing Service
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D., Lehman, B., & Jackson, T.
Year: 2015
Description: Reviews the use of conversation-based assessments at ETS
Simulated Dialogues with Virtual Agents: Effects of Agent Features in Conversation-Based Assessments
Authors: Sparks J.R., Zapata-Rivera D., Lehman B., James K., Steinberg J.
Year: 2018
Description: Investigates the impact of virtual agent features on conversation-based assessments.Authoring Conversation-based Assessment Scenarios
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D., Jackson, T., & Katz, I.R.
Year: 2015
Description: Discusses the process of creating scenarios for conversation-based assessments.Conversation-Based Assessment
Authors: Jackson, T., & Zapata-Rivera, D.
Year: 2015
Description: Provides an overview of conversation-based assessment methods and their applications.Examining the accuracy of a conversation-based assessment in interpreting English learners’ written responses
Authors: Lopez, A. A., Guzman-Orth, D., Zapata-Rivera, D., Forsyth, C. M., & Luce, C.
Year: 2021
Description: Evaluates the accuracy of conversation-based assessments in interpreting written responses from English learners.Identifying and Addressing Unexpected Responses in Conversation-Based Assessments
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D., Lehman, B., Sparks, J. R., Por, H., & James, K.
Year: 2018
Description: Discusses methods for identifying and addressing unexpected responses in conversation-based assessments.
9. Intelligent Tutoring Systems
Theme Description: Systems that provide personalized instruction and feedback to learners using artificial intelligence.
Learner Modeling Interpretability and Explainability in Intelligent Adaptive Systems
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D., Arslan, B.
Year: 2024
Description: Explores the importance of interpretability and explainability in learner modeling within intelligent adaptive systems.Assessment in intelligent tutoring systems SWOT analysis
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D., & Hu, X.
Year: 2023
Description: Provides a SWOT analysis of assessment practices in intelligent tutoring systems.Visualization Implications for the Validity of ITS
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D., Graesser, A., Kay, J., Hu, X., & Ososky, S.
Year: 2020
Description: Discusses the implications of visualization techniques for the validity of intelligent tutoring systems.Framework for the design of accessible intelligent tutoring systems
Authors: Hansen, E. G., Zapata-Rivera, D., & White, J.
Year: 2018
Description: Proposes a framework for designing accessible intelligent tutoring systems.Towards an Intelligent Tutor for Teamwork: Responding to Human Sentiments
Authors: Hao, J., Zapata-Rivera, D., Graesser, A.C., Cai, Z., Hu, X. & Goldberg, B.
Year: 2018
Description: Explores the development of an intelligent tutor that responds to human sentiments in teamwork scenarios.Reusing Evidence in Assessment and Intelligent Tutors
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D., Brawner, K., Jackson, G.T., & Katz, I.R.
Year: 2017
Description: Discusses methods for reusing evidence in assessments and intelligent tutoring systems.Enabling Intelligent Tutoring System Tracking with the Experience Application Programming Interface (xAPI)
Authors: Johnson, A., Nye. D. B., Zapata-Rivera, D., & Hu, X.
Year: 2017
Description: Explores the use of xAPI for tracking interactions in intelligent tutoring systems.
10. Educational Games and Simulations
Theme Description: The use of games and simulations to enhance learning and assessment.
Combining Learning and Assessment in Assessment-based Gaming Environments: A Case Study from a New York City School
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D., VanWinkle, W., Doyle, B., Buteux, A., & Bauer, M. I.
Year: 2009
Description: Discusses the integration of learning and assessment in gaming environments.Exploring the Role of Games in Educational Assessment
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D., & Bauer, M.
Year: 2011
Description: Examines the potential of games in educational assessment.Melding the power of serious games and embedded assessment to monitor and foster learning: Flow and grow
Authors: Shute, V. J., Ventura, M., Bauer, M. I., & Zapata-Rivera, D.
Year: 2009
Description: Explores the combination of serious games and embedded assessments to enhance learning.Adaptive, Assessment-based Educational Games
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D.
Year: 2010
Description: Discusses the use of adaptive educational games that integrate assessment to enhance learning.Assessing Science Inquiry Skills using Trialogues
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D., Jackson, T., Liu, L., Bertling, M., Vezzu, M., & Katz, I. R.
Year: 2014
Description: Uses trialogues to assess science inquiry skills in a game-based environment.Exploring the use of game elements in the development of innovative assessment tasks for science
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D., Liu, L., Katz, I. R., & Vezzu, M.
Year: 2013
Description: Integrates game elements with assessment tasks to enhance science education.
11. Collaborative Learning and Assessment
Theme Description: Research on collaborative learning environments and the assessment of collaborative skills.
Supporting Computational Thinking Skills for Adults
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D., Forsyth, C., & Molloy, H.
Year: 2019
Description: Discusses methods for supporting computational thinking skills in adults.EPCAL: Studying synchronous online collaboration at scale
Authors: Hao, J., Zapata-Rivera, D., Andrews-Todd, J., Zhu, M., & Mitros, P.
Year: 2019
Description: Explores the study of synchronous online collaboration at scale.Providing intelligent support on computational thinking for adults
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D., & Forsyth, C.
Year: 2018
Description: Explores the provision of intelligent support for computational thinking in adults.COLEGA: A Collaborative Learning Environment based on Individual and Group Memory Building
Authors: Foronda, N., Gomez, P., Zapata, D., Carvajal, J. & Carvajal, R.
Year: 2002
Description: Discusses the design of a collaborative learning environment that supports individual and group memory building.A Collaborative Tool for Building and Using Concept Maps in Education and Training Environments
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, J.D., Greer, J., Kumar, V., & McCalla, G.
Year: 1999
Description: Explores the use of concept maps as a collaborative tool in educational and training environments.Collaborative Learning Environments based on “Acting Coach” Agents
Authors: Zapata, J. D., and Greer, J.
Year: 1999
Description: Discusses the use of “acting coach” agents to support collaborative learning.I-Help: the Intelligent Peer Help Desk
Authors: Vassileva, J., Greer, J., McCalla, G., Deters, R., Zapata, J. D., Mudgal, C., Kumar, V., & Bowes, J.
Year: 1998
Description: Describes an intelligent peer help desk designed to support collaborative learning.Simulated Dialogues with Virtual Agents: Effects of Agent Features in Conversation-Based Assessments
Authors: Sparks J.R., Zapata-Rivera D., Lehman B., James K., Steinberg J.
Year: 2018
Description: Investigates the impact of virtual agent features on conversation-based assessments.
12. Formative Assessment
Theme Description: Assessments designed to provide feedback to learners and inform instruction during the learning process.
Facilitating the Use of Data from Multiple Sources for Formative Learning in the Context of Digital Assessments
Authors: Kannan, P., & Zapata-Rivera, D.
Year: 2022
Description: Discusses the use of data from various sources to support formative learning in digital assessments.Providing Formative Feedback to Pre-service Teachers as they Practice Facilitation of High-Quality Discussions in Simulated Mathematics and Science Methods Classrooms
Authors: Kannan, P., Zapata-Rivera, D., Mikeska, J., Bryant, A., Long, R. & Howell, H.
Year: 2018
Description: Explores the provision of formative feedback to pre-service teachers in simulated classrooms.Using formative conversation-based assessments to support students’ English language development
Authors: Lopez, A. A., Luce, C., Zapata-Rivera, D., & Forsyth, C.
Year: 2017
Description: Discusses the use of formative conversation-based assessments to support English language learners.Communicating Assessment Information in the Context of a Workplace Formative Task
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D., Andrews-Todd, J., & Oliveri, M.E.
Year: 2021
Description: Explores the communication of assessment information in workplace settings.Exploring the Effectiveness of a Measurement Error Tutorial in Helping Teachers Understand Score Report Results
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D., Zwick, R., & Vezzu, M.
Year: 2016
Description: Evaluates a tutorial designed to help teachers understand measurement error in score reports.Interpretation of Score Reports by Diverse Subgroups of Parents
Authors: Kannan, P., Zapata-Rivera, D., & Leibowitz, E. A.
Year: 2018
Description: Investigates how different parent subgroups interpret score reports.Designing and Evaluating Reporting Systems in the Context of New Assessments
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D., Kannan, P., Forsyth, C., Peters, S., Bryant, A. D., Guo, E., & Long, R.
Year: 2018
Description: Discusses the design and evaluation of reporting systems for new types of assessments.
13. Assessment Design and Development
Theme Description: Research on the principles and practices involved in designing and developing effective assessments.
Designing and Evaluating Evidence-Centered Design based Conversations for Assessment with LLMs
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D., Forsyth, C. M., Graf, A., & Jiang, Y.
Year: 2024
Description: Explores the use of evidence-centered design in creating assessment conversations with large language models.Evidence Centered Design for Learning (ECDL) for Games
Authors: Hansen, E. G., & Zapata-Rivera, D.
Year: 2009
Description: Discusses the application of evidence-centered design principles in educational games.Piloting Evidence Centered Design for Learning (ECDL) with ETS products
Authors: Hansen, E. G., & Zapata-Rivera, D.
Year: 2009
Description: Reports on the pilot implementation of evidence-centered design in ETS products.Assessing Science Inquiry Skills using Trialogues
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D., Jackson, T., Liu, L., Bertling, M., Vezzu, M., & Katz, I. R.
Year: 2014
Description: Uses evidence-centered design to assess science inquiry skills through trialogues.An evidence-centered approach to using assessment data for policymakers
Authors: Underwood, J. S., Zapata-Rivera, D., & VanWinkle, W.
Year: 2010
Description: Applies evidence-centered design to present assessment data to policymakers.Exploring the use of game elements in the development of innovative assessment tasks for science
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D., Liu, L., Katz, I. R., & Vezzu, M.
Year: 2013
Description: Integrates game elements with evidence-centered design for science assessments.Evidence-based approach to interacting with open student models
Authors: Hansen, E. G., Shute, V. J., Underwood, J. S., & Bauer, M. I.
Year: 2007
Description: Discusses evidence-centered design in the context of open student models.Combining Learning and Assessment in Assessment-based Gaming Environments: A Case Study from a New York City School
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D., VanWinkle, W., Doyle, B., Buteux, A., & Bauer, M. I.
Year: 2009
Description: Uses evidence-centered design to integrate learning and assessment in gaming environments.
14. Educational Data Mining
Theme Description: The application of data mining techniques to analyze educational data and improve learning outcomes.
Complex Conversations: LLM vs. Knowledge Engineering Conversation-based Assessment
Authors: Forsyth, C. M., Zapata-Rivera, D., Graf, E. A., & Jiang, Y.
Year: 2024
Description: Compares large language models with knowledge engineering approaches in conversation-based assessments.Learner Modeling in Conversation-Based Assessment
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D., Forsyth, C.M.
Year: 2022
Description: Discusses the integration of learner modeling with conversation-based assessments.Supporting Computational Thinking Skills for Adults
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D., Forsyth, C., & Molloy, H.
Year: 2019
Description: Discusses methods for supporting computational thinking skills in adults.EPCAL: Studying synchronous online collaboration at scale
Authors: Hao, J., Zapata-Rivera, D., Andrews-Todd, J., Zhu, M., & Mitros, P.
Year: 2019
Description: Explores the study of synchronous online collaboration at scale.Providing intelligent support on computational thinking for adults
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D., & Forsyth, C.
Year: 2018
Description: Explores the provision of intelligent support for computational thinking in adults.Supporting Human Inspection of Adaptive Instructional Systems
Authors: Zapata-Rivera D.
Year: 2019
Description: Discusses the role of human inspection in adaptive instructional systems.Exploring Opportunities for Caring Assessments
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D., & Vassileva, J.
Year: 2018
Description: Examines opportunities for integrating caring principles into assessments.Conversation-Based Assessments at Educational Testing Service
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D., Lehman, B., & Jackson, T.
Year: 2015
Description: Reviews the implementation of conversation-based assessments that consider learner emotions.
15. Visualization in Education
Theme Description: The use of visualization techniques to enhance learning and assessment.
Visualization Implications for the Validity of ITS
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D., Graesser, A., Kay, J., Hu, X., & Ososky, S.
Year: 2020
Description: Discusses the implications of visualization techniques for the validity of intelligent tutoring systems.Visualizing the Momentary Neurodynamics of Team Uncertainty
Authors: Stevens, R., Mullins, R., Hu, X, & Zapata-Rivera, D.
Year: 2020
Description: Explores the visualization of neurodynamics in team settings.
Pedagogical Use Scenarios for Data Visualizations: Prepare, Conduct and Evaluate
Authors: Misfeldt, M., Swiecki, Z., Zapata-Rivera, D., & Hu, X.
Year: 2020
Description: Discusses scenarios for the pedagogical use of data visualizations in educational settings.xAPI Data Design and the Visualization of Learning Data Considerations for a GIFT Strategy
Authors: Blake-Plock, S., Hoyt, W., Casey, C., & Zapata-Rivera, D.
Year: 2020
Description: Explores the design of xAPI data and its visualization for learning data strategies.Open Learner Model Visualization for Context Where Learners Think Fast or Slow
Authors: Kay, J., Rus, V., Zapata-Rivera, D., & Durlach, P.
Year: 2020
Description: Discusses visualization techniques for open learner models in different learning contexts.The GIFT of Scrutable Learner Models: Why and How
Authors: Kay, J., Zapata-Rivera, D., & Conati, C.
Year: 2020
Description: Explores the importance and methods of making learner models scrutable through visualization.Visualizing the processes of change in learner beliefs
Authors: Shute, V. J., Jeong, A. C., & Zapata-Rivera, D.
Year: 2017
Description: Discusses the visualization of changes in learner beliefs over time.Visualization of Bayesian Belief Networks
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, J.D., Neufeld, E., & Greer, J.
Year: 1999
Description: Focuses on the visualization of Bayesian belief networks in educational settings.
16. Assessment in Language Learning
Theme Description: Research on the assessment of language skills and the use of technology to support language learning.
Evaluating English language learners’ conversations: Man vs. Machine
Authors: Forsyth, C. M., Luce, C., Zapata-Rivera, D., Jackson, G. T., Evanini, K., & So, Y.
Year: 2018
Description: Compares human and machine evaluations of English language learners’ conversations.Using formative conversation-based assessments to support students’ English language development
Authors: Lopez, A. A., Luce, C., Zapata-Rivera, D., & Forsyth, C.
Year: 2017
Description: Discusses the use of formative conversation-based assessments to support English language learners.Using trialogues to measure English language skills
Authors: So, Y., Zapata-Rivera, D., Cho, Y., Luce, C., & Battistini, L.
Year: 2015
Description: Explores the use of trialogues in measuring English language skills.Evaluating parent comprehension of measurement error information presented in score reports
Authors: Kannan, P., Zapata-Rivera, D., & Bryant, A.
Year: 2021
Description: Examines how parents understand measurement error information in score reports, with implications for language assessment.Interpretation of Score Reports by Diverse Subgroups of Parents
Authors: Kannan, P., Zapata-Rivera, D., & Leibowitz, E. A.
Year: 2018
Description: Investigates how different parent subgroups interpret score reports, with a focus on language learning.Exploring the Effectiveness of a Measurement Error Tutorial in Helping Teachers Understand Score Report Results
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D., Zwick, R., & Vezzu, M.
Year: 2016
Description: Evaluates a tutorial designed to help teachers understand measurement error in score reports, relevant to language assessment.Keeping your audience in mind: applying audience analysis to the design of interactive score reports
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D., & Katz, R. I.
Year: 2014
Description: Discusses the importance of audience analysis in designing interactive score reports, including for language learners.
17. Educational Technology and Innovation
Theme Description: The development and application of innovative technologies to enhance education and assessment.
Large Language Models for Whole-Learner Support: Opportunities and Challenges
Authors: Mannekote, A., Davies, A., Pinto, J. D., Zhang, S., Olds, D., Schroeder, N., Lehman, B., Zapata-Rivera, D., & Zhai, C.
Year: 2024
Description: Discusses the potential and challenges of using large language models to support learners.Opportunities and Challenges of Using Generative AI to Personalize Educational Assessment
Authors: Arslan, B., Lehman, B., Tenison, C., Sparks, J. R., Lopez, A., Gu, L., & Zapata-Rivera, D.
Year: 2024
Description: Explores how generative AI can be used to personalize educational assessments.Conversation-based assessment: current findings and future work
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D., Sparks, J. R., Forsyth, C. M., & Lehman, B.
Year: 2023
Description: Reviews current research and future directions for conversation-based assessments using AI.Learner Modeling in Conversation-Based Assessment
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D., Forsyth, C.M.
Year: 2022
Description: Discusses the integration of learner modeling with conversation-based assessments.Enhancing Personalization by Integrating Top-down and Bottom-up Approaches to Learner Modeling
Authors: Zapata-Rivera D., Arslan, B.
Year: 2021
Description: Explores methods for enhancing personalization in learner modeling using AI.Learner Modeling in the Context of Caring Assessments
Authors: Zapata-Rivera D., Lehman B., Sparks J.R.
Year: 2020
Description: Discusses the use of AI in creating caring assessments that consider learner emotions.Supporting Human Inspection of Adaptive Instructional Systems
Authors: Zapata-Rivera D.
Year: 2019
Description: Explores the role of AI in supporting human inspection of adaptive instructional systems.Conversation-Based Assessments at Educational Testing Service
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D., Lehman, B., & Jackson, T.
Year: 2015
Description: Discusses the implementation of conversation-based assessments using AI at ETS.
18. Measurement Error and Score Interpretation
Theme Description: Research on understanding and communicating measurement error in educational assessments.
Evaluating parent comprehension of measurement error information presented in score reports
Authors: Kannan, P., Zapata-Rivera, D., & Bryant, A.
Year: 2021
Description: Examines how parents understand measurement error information in score reports.Exploring the Effectiveness of a Measurement Error Tutorial in Helping Teachers Understand Score Report Results
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D., Zwick, R., & Vezzu, M.
Year: 2016
Description: Evaluates a tutorial designed to help teachers understand measurement error in score reports.Keeping your audience in mind: applying audience analysis to the design of interactive score reports
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D., & Katz, R. I.
Year: 2014
Description: Discusses the importance of audience analysis in designing interactive score reports.Comparing Graphical and Verbal Representations of Measurement Error in Test Score Reports
Authors: Zwick, R., Zapata-Rivera, D., & Hegarty, M.
Year: 2014
Description: Compares the effectiveness of graphical and verbal representations of measurement error.Designing and Evaluating Reporting Systems in the Context of New Assessments
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D., Kannan, P., Forsyth, C., Peters, S., Bryant, A. D., Guo, E., & Long, R.
Year: 2018
Description: Discusses the design and evaluation of reporting systems for new types of assessments.
Applying Score Design Principles in the Design of Score Reports for CBAL™ Teachers
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D., VanWinkle, W., & Zwick, R.
Year: 2012
Description: Discusses the application of score design principles to create effective score reports for teachers.Exploring Teachers’ Understanding of Graphical Representations of Group Performance
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D., Vezzu, M., & VanWinkle, W.
Year: 2013
Description: Evaluates teachers’ understanding of graphical representations of group performance in score reports.Designing and Evaluating an Interactive Score Report for Students
Authors: Vezzu, M., VanWinkle, W., & Zapata-Rivera, D.
Year: 2012
Description: Discusses the design and evaluation of interactive score reports for students.
19. Bayesian Learner Models
Theme Description: Research on the design and evaluation of Bayesian Learner models.
Supporting Negotiated Assessment Using Open Student Models
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, J. D.
Year: 2001
Description: Discusses the use of open student models to support negotiated assessments in collaborative learning environments.Externalising Learner Modelling Representations
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, J. D., & Greer, J.
Year: 2001
Description: Focuses on making learner models visible to students to enhance collaborative learning.SMODEL Server: Student Modelling in Distributed Multi-Agent Tutoring Systems
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, J. D., & Greer, J.
Year: 2001
Description: Describes a server for student modeling in distributed multi-agent systems to support collaborative learning.Inspecting and Visualizing Distributed Bayesian Student Models
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, J. D., & Greer, J.
Year: 2000
Description: Discusses techniques for inspecting and visualizing Bayesian student models in collaborative learning environments.
20. Technology-Enhanced Learning
Theme Description: The use of technology to enhance learning experiences and outcomes.
Adaptive educational systems
Authors: Shute, V. J., & Zapata-Rivera, D.
Year: 2012
Description: Provides an overview of adaptive educational systems and their applications.Adaptive technologies
Authors: Shute, V. J., & Zapata-Rivera, D.
Year: 2007
Description: Discusses various adaptive technologies used in educational settings.Learner Modeling in the Context of Caring Assessments
Authors: Zapata-Rivera D., Lehman B., Sparks J.R.
Year: 2020
Description: Explores adaptive learning systems that consider learner emotions.Supporting Human Inspection of Adaptive Instructional Systems
Authors: Zapata-Rivera D.
Year: 2019
Description: Discusses the role of human inspection in adaptive instructional systems.Conversation-Based Assessments at Educational Testing Service
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D., Lehman, B., & Jackson, T.
Year: 2015
Description: Reviews the use of adaptive conversation-based assessments at ETS.Adaptive Score Reports
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D.
Year: 2012
Description: Discusses the design and implementation of adaptive score reports to provide personalized feedback.Adaptive, Assessment-based Educational Games
Authors: Zapata-Rivera, D.
Year: 2010
Description: Explores the use of adaptive educational games that integrate assessment to enhance learning.Adaptive Technologies
Authors: Shute, V. J., & Zapata-Rivera, D.
Year: 2007
Description: Reviews various adaptive technologies and their applications in education.
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