Reflection Support Environment for Creative Discussion Based on Document Semantics and Multimodal Information

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to realize a mechanism of system processing that stimulates the reflection on a series of research activities with creative discussions (research meetings) as a starting point. In this study, as a clue for systems to capture a part of the semantic contents of the discussion interactions, we utilize document semantics, which represent the intentions and contents of the discussion materials, and multimodal information exchanged among discussion participants. We propose declarative rules for detecting discussion sections and generating advice that follows the discussion interaction context as a stimulus for reflection. Then, we develop a reflection support environment consisting of a rule creation support system and a reflection support system that embodies the proposed mechanism.