Knowledge unit (KU) is the smallest integral learning object. Extracting learning features of KU (LFKU) is the primary task of intelligent tutoring and personalized e-learning. However, this is a challenging task because LFKUs are a set of intuitive ...

Preorder relation between Knowledge Units (KU) is the precondition for navigation learning. Although possible solutions, existing link mining methods lack the ability of mining preorder relation between knowledge units which are linearly arranged in ...

Building a dynamic performance evaluation model is an important part in the management of collaborative manufacturing process. By analyzing the current evaluating method, this paper firstly put forward the mathematical model of dynamic performance ...

A product design methodology based on functional feature partition is proposed to remedy the existing deficiency in modelling of the design knowledge for complex products. In this approach, a partitioning is firstly performed by mapping the functions to ...

This paper presents the concept of learning units as a vehicle for curriculum design in computer science that is suited for distance learning. Our emergent view of distance learning is based on desktop and Internet technologies. This emergent view of ...