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In a global economy, with increasing immigration and cross-cultural interaction, the impact of culture in educational settings cannot be ignored. The impact is two-fold: students from diverse cultural backgrounds will be using the same educational technologies, and intercultural competence will become an increasingly important domain of instruction. In response, this chapter introduces what it means to adapt Intelligent Tutoring Systems for users with diverse cultural backgrounds, and how Intelligent Tutoring Systems can be used to support instruction in culture. We then discuss the major research issues involved in modifying Intelligent Tutoring Systems in support of these efforts. To provide insight into the current landscape of the field, we briefly outline several recent research achievements. In conclusion, we highlight significant current and future issues that arise in the integration of cultural concerns and educational technology.
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Blanchard, E.G., Ogan, A. (2010). Infusing Cultural Awareness into Intelligent Tutoring Systems for a Globalized World. In: Nkambou, R., Bourdeau, J., Mizoguchi, R. (eds) Advances in Intelligent Tutoring Systems. Studies in Computational Intelligence, vol 308. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-14363-2_24
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