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Pierre Dillenbourg
Full professor
PhD (Lancaster, 1991)
web site: http://craft.epfl.ch

office(s): RLCD1660
phone(s): [+41 21 69] 32071,32275
BIOGRAPHY
A former teacher in elementary school, Pierre Dillenbourg graduated in educational science (University of Mons, Belgium). He started his research on learning technologies in 1984. He obtained a PhD in computer science from the University of Lancaster (UK), in the domain of artificial intelligence applications for educational software. He has been professor assistant at TECFA, University of Geneva. He joined EPFL in November 2002. His current interests concern computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL): the design and experimentation of interactive furniture; the effects of awareness tools on group performance and mutual modeling; the authoring of CSCL scripts; the use of eye tracking method for predicting interaction patterns. P. Dillenbourg has been consultant for companies in Switzerland and Europe. He is the editor of the Kluwer Series "Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning" and former president of the International Society for Learning Sciences.

As director of CRAFT, the teacher service unit, Pierre Dillenbourg is very much involved in the training policy of EPFL, within the Vice-Presidency for Academic Affairs.
Frequently quoted papers
Dillenbourg, P. (2002). Over-scripting CSCL: The risks of blending collaborative learning with instructional design. In P. A. Kirschner (Ed). Three worlds of CSCL. Can we support CSCL (pp. 61-91). Heerlen, Open Universiteit Nederland.

Dillenbourg P. & Traum, D. (2006) Sharing solutions: persistence and grounding in multi-modal collaborative problem solving. Journal of the Learning Sciences, 15 (1), pp. 121-151.

Dillenbourg, P., Baker, M., Blaye, A. & O'Malley, C.(1996) The evolution of research on collaborative learning. In E. Spada & P. Reiman (Eds) Learning in Humans and Machine: Towards an interdisciplinary learning science (pp. 189-211). Oxford: Elsevier.

Dillenbourg P. (1999) What do you mean by collaborative learning? In P. Dillenbourg (Ed) Collaborative-learning: Cognitive and Computational Approaches (pp.1-19). Oxford: Elsevier.

MAIN PUBLICATIONS

L. H. S. Do, P. Dillenbourg, and P. Jermann. Supporting Reflection and Classroom Orchestration with Tangible Tabletops. PhD thesis, Lausanne, 2012. [ DOI | Details | Link ]

P. Dillenbourg and M. Evans. Interactive tabletops in education. International Journal Of Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning, 6:491-514, 2011. [ DOI | Details | Full Text ]

B. Schneider, P. Jermann, G. Zufferey, and P. Dillenbourg. Benefits of a Tangible Interface for Collaborative Learning and Interaction. Ieee Transactions On Learning Technologies, 4:222-232, 2011. [ DOI | Details ]

J. Fink, V. Bauwens, O. Mubin, F. Kaplan, and P. Dillenbourg. HRI in the home: A Longitudinal Ethnographic Study with Roomba. 2011. [ Details | Full Text ]

J. Fink, O. Mubin, F. Kaplan, and P. Dillenbourg. Roomba is not a Robot; AIBO is still Alive! anthropomorphic Language in Online Forums. 2011. [ Details | Full Text ]

B. Mutlu, C. Bartneck, J. Ham, V. Evers, T. Kanda, J. Fink, V. Bauwens, O. Mubin, F. Kaplan, and P. Dillenbourg. People's Perception of Domestic Service Robots: Same Household, Same Opinion? In Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Social Robotics, ICSR 2011, Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence, pages 204-213. Springer, 2011. [ DOI | Details | Full Text ]

H. Seiied Alavi and P. Dillenbourg. Ambient Awareness for the Orchestration of Collaborative Problem Solving. PhD thesis, Lausanne, 2011. [ DOI | Details | Link ]

P. Jermann, D. Mullins, M.-A. Nüssli, and P. Dillenbourg. Collaborative Gaze Footprints: Correlates of Interaction Quality. In Connecting Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning to Policy and Practice: CSCL2011 Conference Proceedings., volume Volume I - Long Papers, pages 184-191. International Society of the Learning Sciences, 2011. [ Details | Link ]

M.-A. Nüssli, P. Dillenbourg, and P. Jermann. Dual Eye-Tracking Methods for the Study of Remote Collaborative Problem Solving. PhD thesis, Lausanne, 2011. [ DOI | Details | Full Text | Link ]

P. Dillenbourg, G. Zufferey, H. S. Alavi, P. Jermann, L. H. S. Do, Q. Bonnard, S. Cuendet, and F. Kaplan. Classroom orchestration : The third circle of usability. In Connecting Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning to Policy and Practice: CSCL2011 Conference Proceedings. Volume I — Long Papers, volume 1, pages 510-517. International Society of the Learning Sciences, 2011. [ Details | Full Text ]

Y. Marko, A. Mazzei, F. Kaplan, and P. Dillenbourg. A 99 Dollar Head-Mounted Eye Tracker. 2011. [ Details | Full Text ]

A. Mazzei, F. Kaplan, and P. Dillenbourg. Producing and Reading Annotations on Paper Documents: a geometrical framework for eye-tracking studies. Symposium N°13: Interacting with electronic and mobile media: Oculomotor and cognitive effects - at ECEM 2011, Marseille, August 21-25, 2011, 2011. [ Details | Full Text ]

S. Cuendet, Q. Bonnard, F. Kaplan, and P. Dillenbourg. Paper Interface Design for Classroom Orchestration. 2011. [ Details | Full Text ]

S. Cuendet, P. Jermann, C. Arn, and P. Dillenbourg. A Study of Spatial Reasoning Skills in Carpenters’ Training. 2011. [ Details | Full Text ]

S. Do-Lenh, P. Jermann, G. Zufferey, and P. Dillenbourg. Reflection for Apprentices in Logistics Using Augmented Paper and Tangible User Interface. In the 2nd Congress on Research in Vocational Education and Training, page 22, 2011. [ Details ]

S. Do-Lenh, P. Jermann, C. Arn, G. Zufferey, and P. Dillenbourg. Classroom-experience evaluation: Evaluating pervasive technologies in a classroom setting. In Child Computer Interaction: Workshop on UI Technologies and Their Impact on Educational Pedagogy, the ACM International Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI 11), 2011. Best Paper. [ Details | Full Text ]

A. Mazzei, F. Kaplan, and P. Dillenbourg. Cognitive and social effects of handwritten annotations. Red-conference, rethinking education in the knowledge society, Monte Verità, Switzerland, March 7-10, 2011, 2011. [ Details | Full Text ]

N. Nova, F. Girardin, and P. Dillenbourg. The effects of mutual location-awareness on group coordination. International Journal Of Human-Computer Studies, 68:451-467, 2010. [ DOI | Details ]

C. Rebetez, M. Betrancourt, M. Sangin, and P. Dillenbourg. Learning from animation enabled by collaboration. Instructional Science, 38:471-485, 2010. [ DOI | Details ]

A. Lucchi, P. Jermann, G. Zufferey, and P. Dillenbourg. An Empirical Evaluation of Touch and Tangible Interfaces for Tabletop Displays. In Tei 2010, pages 177-184. Acm Order Department, P O Box 64145, Baltimore, Md 21264 Usa, 2010. [ Details ]

S. Do-Lenh, G. Zufferey, P. Jermann, and P. Dillenbourg. TinkerSheets and Reflection: Design Augmented Papers to Facilitate Student’s Reflection. In the ACM International Conference on Ubiquitous Computing (UBICOMP’10), in Workshop on Paper Computing (PaperComp), 2010. [ Details ]

S. Do-Lenh, P. Jermann, S. Cuendet, G. Zufferey, and P. Dillenbourg. Task Performance vs. learning Outcomes: A Study of Tangible User Interface in Classroom Setting. In Sustaining TEL: From Innovation to Learning and Practice (Proc. of the European Conference on Technology-Enhanced Learning, EC-TEL 10), Lecture Notes in Computer Science, pages 78-92. Springer, 2010. STELLAR Stakeholder Distinct Award. [ Details | Full Text ]

M. Sangin, M.-A. Nüssli, and P. Dillenbourg. Facilitating peer knowledge modeling: Effects of a knowledge awareness tool on collaborative learning outcomes and processes. Computers in Human Behavior, 2010. [ DOI | Details | Link ]

M. Cherubini, M.-A. Nüssli, and P. Dillenbourg. This is it ! : Indicating and looking in collaborative work at distance. Journal of Eye-Movement Research, 3(5):1-20, 2010. [ DOI | Details | Link ]

Q. Bonnard, A. Mazzei, F. Kaplan, and P. Dillenbourg. Vocal Sticky Notes: Adding Audio Comments on Paper Documents. 2010. [ Details | Full Text ]

Q. Bonnard, F. Kaplan, and P. Dillenbourg. A Paper Interface for Code Exploration. 2010. [ Details | Full Text | Link ]

A. Mazzei, F. Kaplan, and P. Dillenbourg. Extraction and Classification of Handwritten Annotations. 1st International Workshop on Paper Computing, a Ubicomp 2010 workshop (PaperComp 2010), Copenhagen, Denmark, September 26, 2010, 2010. [ Details | Full Text | Link ]

K. Bachour, P. Dillenbourg, and F. Kaplan. Augmenting Face-to-Face Collaboration with Low-Resolution Semi-Ambient Feedback. PhD thesis, Lausanne, 2010. [ DOI | Details | Full Text | Link ]

K. Bachour, F. Kaplan, and P. Dillenbourg. An Interactive Table for Supporting Participation Balance in Face-to-Face Collaborative Learning. IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies, 2010. [ DOI | Details | Full Text ]

G. Zufferey, P. Dillenbourg, and P. Jermann. The Complementarity of Tangible and Paper Interfaces in Tabletop Environments for Collaborative Learning. PhD thesis, Lausanne, 2010. [ DOI | Details | Full Text | Link ]

A. Spröwitz, S. Pouya, S. Bonardi, J. van den Kieboom, R. Möckel, A. Billard, P. Dillenbourg, and A. Ijspeert. Roombots: Reconfigurable Robots for Adaptive Furniture. IEEE Computational Intelligence Magazine, special issue on "Evolutionary and developmental approaches to robotics", 5(3):20-32, 2010. [ DOI | Details | Full Text ]

M. S. Khine, I. M. Saleh, P. Dillenbourg, and P. Jermann. Technology for Classroom Orchestration. In New Science of Learning, pages 525-552. Springer Science+Business Media, New York, 2010. [ DOI | Details ]

K. Bachour, H. Seiied Alavi, F. Kaplan, and P. Dillenbourg. Low-Resolution Ambient Awareness Tools for Educational Support. CHI 2010 Workshop: The Future of HCI And Education, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, April 11, 2010, 2010. [ Details | Full Text ]

P. Dillenbourg, J. Huang, M. Cherubini, J. Huang, M. Cherubini, N. Nova, and P. Dillenbourg. Why Would Furniture Be Relevant for Collaborative Learning? In Interactive Artifacts and Furniture Supporting Collaborative Work and Learning, Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning Series, pages 1-13. Springer, 2009. [ DOI | Details ]

Y. Liu, P.-Y. Hsueh, J. Lai, M. Sangin, M.-A. Nüssli, and P. Dillenbourg. Who is the expert? analyzing gaze data to predict expertise level in collaborative applications. In Proceeding ICME'09 Proceedings of the 2009 IEEE international conference on Multimedia and Expo, pages 898-901. IEEE Press, 2009. [ Details | Link ]

G. Molinari, M. Sangin, P. Dillenbourg, and M.-A. Nuessli. Knowledge interdependence with the partner, accuracy of mutual knowledge model and computer-supported collaborative learning. European Journal Of Psychology Of Education, 24:129-144, 2009. [ DOI | Details ]

H. S. Alavi, P. Dillenbourg, and F. Kaplan. Distributed Awareness for Class Orchestration. In Learning In The Synergy Of Multiple Disciplines, Proceedings, volume 5794 of Lecture Notes in Computer Science, pages 211-225. Springer-Verlag New York, Ms Ingrid Cunningham, 175 Fifth Ave, New York, Ny 10010 Usa, 2009. [ Details ]

A. Sproewitz, A. Billard, P. Dillenbourg, and A. J. Ijspeert. Roombots-Mechanical Design of Self-Reconfiguring Modular Robots for Adaptive Furniture. In Proceedings of 2009 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, pages 4259-4264, 2009. [ DOI | Details | Full Text | Link ]

G. Zufferey, P. Jermann, S. Do-Lenh, and P. Dillenbourg. Using Augmentations as Bridges from Concrete to Abstract Representations. In Proceedings of the 23rd British HCI Group Annual Conference on HCI 2009: Celebrating People and Technology, pages 130-139, Swinton, 2009. British Computer Society. [ Details | Full Text | Link ]

M.-A. Nüssli, P. Jermann, M. Sangin, and P. Dillenbourg. Collaboration and abstract representations: towards predictive models based on raw speech and eye-tracking data. In CSCL '09: Proceedings of the 2009 conference on Computer support for collaborative learning. International Society of the Learning Sciences, 2009. Invited Paper. [ Details | Full Text | Link ]

M. Sangin, P. Dillenbourg, and G. Molinari. Peer knowledge modeling in computer supported collaborative learning. PhD thesis, Lausanne, 2009. [ DOI | Details | Full Text | Link ]

P. Dillenbourg, J. Huang, M. Cherubini, F. Kaplan, S. Do-Lenh, K. Bachour, G. Y. Kao, C. Gault, and P. Dillenbourg. Interpersonal Computers for Higher Education. In Interactive Artifacts and Furniture Supporting Collaborative Work and Learning, Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning Series, pages 129-145. Springer US, 2009. [ Details | Link ]

M. Cherubini, M.-A. Nüssli, and P. Dillenbourg. Deixis and gaze in collaborative work at a distance (over a shared map): a computational model to detect misunderstandings. In Proceedings of the International Symposium on Eye Tracking Research & Applications (ETRA2008), pages 173-180. ACM Press, 2008. [ Details ]

N. Nova, M. Sangin, and P. Dillenbourg. Reconsidering Clark's Theory in CSCW. In 8th International Conference on the Design of Cooperative Systems (COOP'08), Aix-en-Provence, 2008. Institut d'Etudes Politiques d'Aix-en_Provence. [ Details | Full Text | Link ]

M. Sangin, G. Molinari, M.-A. Nüssli, and P. Dillenbourg. How learners use awareness cues about their peer knowledge? insights from synchronized eye-tracking data. In International Conference of the Learning Sciences, 2008. [ Details | Full Text ]

G. Molinari, M. Sangin, M.-A. Nüssli, and P. Dillenbourg. Effects of informational interdependence on visual attention and action transactivity in collaborative concept mapping. In Proceedings of the International Conference of the Learning Sciences, 2008. [ Details ]

G. Molinari, M. Sangin, M.-A. Nüssli, and P. Dillenbourg. When Co-Learners Work on Complementary Texts: Effects on Outcome Convergence. In Proceedings of the Third European Conference on Technology Enhanced Learning, Lecture Notes in Computer Science, pages 304-311. Springer, 2008. [ Details ]

P. Dillenbourg, J. Huang, M. Cherubini, J.-B. Haué, and P. Dillenbourg. Do fewer laptops make a better team? In Collaborative Artefacts and Interactive Furniture, Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning Series, pages 35-58. Springer, 2008. [ Details ]

Times of Convergence. Technologies Across Learning Contexts, Lecture Notes in Computer Science. Springer, 2008. [ Details | Link ]

P. Dillenbourg, J. Huang, and M. Cherubini. Collaborative Artifacts and Interactive Furniture. CSCL Book Series. Springer, 2008. [ Details ]

Current work
The following research projects are described on http://craft.epfl.ch:
- Interactive furniture that supports teamwork: The Noise Sensitive Table and the Docking Lamp.
- The use of eye tracking methods for analyzing computer-supported collaborative tasks (NSF project on Mutual Modelling, project with IBM Watson Labs, etc.).
- Technologies for dual apprentice training (a leading house funded by BBT).
- Scripts that enhance collaborative learning: an authoring environment (manyscripts.epfl.ch).

Pierre Dillenbourg's research is sponsored by the Swiss National Science Foundation, the Swiss Federal Commission for Technology Innovation (CTI), and the European Commission.







Skills
Computer-supported collaborative learning & work, Learning technologies, Human-computer interaction
Teaching
Computer Science

Phd programs
Phd Students
Bonardi Stéphane
Bonnard Quentin
Cuendet Sébastien
Do Lenh Hung Son Thesis details
Fink Julia
Li Nan
Lucchi Aurélien
Mazzei Andrea
Roman Flaviu
Seiied Alavi Hamed Thesis details
Sharma Kshitij
Tarniceriu Adrian Dan
Verma Himanshu


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