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In this paper we propose the software components and functionality needed for the implementation of an environment that supports lifelong learning. The paper presents the requirements and design issues of intelligent agents that support lifelong learning in a community. A user agent assists the learner in the construction of her/his learning plan, and the configuration of discussion groups. An information agent is modeled in order to assist the learner in searching the location of information and knowledge considered relevant. A facilitator agent is discussed, designed for supporting the social construction of knowledge in the community. The paper covers the proposal for learner modeling and the construction of learning plans, needed for this kind of learning environments.
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Ayala, G., Hernández, A. (2000). CASSIEL: Modeling Intelligent Agents for a Lifelong Learning Environment. In: Cairó, O., Sucar, L.E., Cantu, F.J. (eds) MICAI 2000: Advances in Artificial Intelligence. MICAI 2000. Lecture Notes in Computer Science(), vol 1793. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/10720076_66
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