Randall Denny Spain

Works (8)

Updated: June 5th, 2025 07:21

2025 article

Applying Large Language Models to Enhance Dialogue and Communication Analysis for Adaptive Team Training

Spain, R., Min, W., Kumaran, V., Pande, J., Saville, J., & Lester, J. (2025, May 14). International Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Education, Vol. 5.

By: R. Spain*, W. Min n , V. Kumaran n, J. Pande n, J. Saville* & J. Lester n 

author keywords: Natural language processing; Large language models; Team communication analysis; Dialogue act recognition
topics (OpenAlex): Speech and dialogue systems; Topic Modeling; Team Dynamics and Performance
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: May 27, 2025

2023 article

Robust Team Communication Analytics with Transformer-Based Dialogue Modeling

Pande, J., Min, W., Spain, R. D., Saville, J. D., & Lester, J. (2023, January 1). Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Vol. 13916, pp. 639–650.

By: J. Pande n, W. Min n , R. Spain*, J. Saville n & J. Lester n 

author keywords: Team Communication Analytics; Team Training; Dialogue Modeling; Text-to-Text Transformers; Deep Learning; Natural Language Processing
topics (OpenAlex): Speech and dialogue systems; Team Dynamics and Performance; Topic Modeling
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 4, 2024

2022 article

Robust Adaptive Scaffolding with Inverse Reinforcement Learning-Based Reward Design

Fahid, F. M., Rowe, J. P., Spain, R. D., Goldberg, B. S., Pokorny, R., & Lester, J. (2022, January 1). Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Vol. 1.

By: F. Fahid n, J. Rowe n, R. Spain n, B. Goldberg *, R. Pokorny* & J. Lester n 

author keywords: Inverse reinforcement learning; Reward modeling; Adaptive learning environments; Adaptive scaffolding; ICAP
topics (OpenAlex): Reinforcement Learning in Robotics; Evolutionary Algorithms and Applications; Intelligent Tutoring Systems and Adaptive Learning
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 14, 2022

2021 article

A reinforcement learning approach to adaptive remediation in online training

Spain, R., Rowe, J., Smith, A., Goldberg, B., Pokorny, R., Mott, B., & Lester, J. (2021, July 23). The Journal of Defense Modeling and Simulation Applications Methodology Technology, Vol. 7.

By: R. Spain n, J. Rowe n, A. Smith n , B. Goldberg *, R. Pokorny*, B. Mott n, J. Lester n 

author keywords: Tutorial planning; adaptive remediation; reinforcement learning; adaptive instructional systems
topics (OpenAlex): Intelligent Tutoring Systems and Adaptive Learning; Online Learning and Analytics; Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods
TL;DR: This study induces data-driven policies for tutorial planning using reinforcement learning (RL) to provide adaptive scaffolding based on the Interactive, Constructive, Active, Passive framework for cognitive engagement to demonstrate how AI-based training can be leveraged to enhance training effectiveness. (via Semantic Scholar)
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4. Quality Education (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 2, 2021

2021 article

Adaptively Scaffolding Cognitive Engagement with Batch Constrained Deep Q-Networks

Fahid, F. M., Rowe, J. P., Spain, R. D., Goldberg, B. S., Pokorny, R., & Lester, J. (2021, January 1). Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Vol. 1.

By: F. Fahid n, J. Rowe n, R. Spain n, B. Goldberg *, R. Pokorny* & J. Lester n 

author keywords: Deep reinforcement learning; Cognitive engagement; ICAP; Adaptive learning environments
topics (OpenAlex): Online Learning and Analytics; Intelligent Tutoring Systems and Adaptive Learning; Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 28, 2022

2021 article

Multidimensional Team Communication Modeling for Adaptive Team Training: A Hybrid Deep Learning and Graphical Modeling Framework

Min, W., Spain, R., Saville, J. D., Mott, B., Brawner, K., Johnston, J., & Lester, J. (2021, January 1). Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Vol. 1.

By: W. Min n , R. Spain n, J. Saville n, B. Mott n, K. Brawner *, J. Johnston*, J. Lester n 

author keywords: Team communication analytics; Probabilistic graphical models; Deep learning; Distributed language representations; Natural language processing
topics (OpenAlex): Speech and dialogue systems; Topic Modeling; Team Dynamics and Performance
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4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 28, 2022

2019 article

262. Health Quest: Promoting Adolescents’ Health Science Career Interests Through Technology-Rich Learning Experiences

Ozer, E. M., Penilla, C., Spain, R. D., Mott, B. W., Woodson, D., & Lester, J. C. (2019, January 16). Journal of Adolescent Health.

By: E. Ozer *, C. Penilla *, R. Spain n, B. Mott n, D. Woodson* & J. Lester n 

topics (OpenAlex): Biomedical and Engineering Education
Source: Web Of Science
Added: February 4, 2019

2019 article

Construction and Validation of an Anticipatory Thinking Assessment

Geden, M., Smith, A., Campbell, J., Spain, R., Amos-Binks, A., Mott, B., … Lester, J. (2019, December 11). Frontiers in Psychology, Vol. 10.

By: M. Geden n, A. Smith n , J. Campbell n, R. Spain n, A. Amos-Binks*, B. Mott n, J. Feng n, J. Lester n 

Contributors: M. Geden n, A. Smith n , J. Campbell n, R. Spain n, A. Amos-Binks*, B. Mott n, J. Feng n, J. Lester n 

author keywords: anticipatory thinking; prospective cognition; divergent thinking; assessment development; validation
topics (OpenAlex): Cultural Differences and Values; Cognitive Science and Mapping; Creativity in Education and Neuroscience
TL;DR: The findings suggest that the ANTA is a psychometrically valid instrument that may help researchers investigate anticipatory thinking in new contexts and explore the relationship between theANTA scores and certain psychological traits and cognitive measures (need for cognition, need for closure, and mindfulness). (via Semantic Scholar)
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4. Quality Education (Web of Science)
10. Reduced Inequalities (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: January 13, 2020

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