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Building a Semantic Ontology for Virtual Peers in Narrative-Based Environments

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Narrative-based environments utilize various forms of knowledge to provide an interactive space for the learner and the virtual agent to collaborate in accomplishing the learning goals. In this paper, we present the design of a semantic ontology that provides the necessary domain-based conceptual knowledge to allow a virtual peer to engage in storytelling as a form of exchange with the learner. We then show how the ontology was utilized to support the virtual peer in performing its tasks, which include generating interactive stories that teach about appropriate social behavior, and engaging in a text-based dialogue with the learner.

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  1. Center for Language Technologies, De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines

    Ethel Chua Joy Ong, Danielle Grace Consignado, Sabrina Jane Ong & Zhayne Chong Soriano

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  1. ISIR, Osaka University, Ibaraki, Osaka, Japan

    Masayuki Numao

  2. Thammasat University, Bangkadi Muang Pathumthani, Thailand

    Thanaruk Theeramunkong

  3. National Electronics and Computer Technology Center, Language and Semantic Technology Lab, Pathum Thani, Thailand

    Thepchai Supnithi

  4. Information Technology, King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand

    Mahasak Ketcham

  5. Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand

    Narit Hnoohom

  6. Media Technology, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, Thonburi, Thailand

    Patiyuth Pramkeaw

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Ong, E.C.J., Consignado, D.G., Ong, S.J., Soriano, Z.C. (2017). Building a Semantic Ontology for Virtual Peers in Narrative-Based Environments. In: Numao, M., Theeramunkong, T., Supnithi, T., Ketcham, M., Hnoohom, N., Pramkeaw, P. (eds) Trends in Artificial Intelligence: PRICAI 2016 Workshops. PRICAI 2016. Lecture Notes in Computer Science(), vol 10004. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-60675-0_6

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