<p><a href="http://www.oster-lundqvist.com/karsten/blog/index.php?entry=/2006-04-0">http://www.oster-lundqvist.com/karsten/blog/index.php?entry=/2006-04-0</a></p>We have now had some people trying out the bot, but we are still running the trial with the students here at the University. I thought it would be a good idea to show an example of a live chat with one of the students. Just to give you an idea of what it can do:<br />
</p><p class="blog">TF> Hello! I will be asking you a series of questions about the use of Blackboard in the Programming course at Reading University. It is important for me that you answer the questions as sincerely as you can, as we will be using the results to improve the usage of the product at the university. This will also help my creator in his research of chat, which in turn will help with my ability to talk to people. Well enough chit chat, here we go! Would you agree with this statement, the content of the discussion boards in programming are off topic?<br />
</p><p class="blog">test6> No<br />
</p><p class="blog">TF> Did you answer like that because you have not made up you mind?<br />
</p><p class="blog">test6> No<br />
</p><p class="blog">TF> Really! Would you agree that the discussion board on Blackboard is not easy to navigate?<br />
</p><p class="blog">test6> A little bit<br />
</p><p class="blog">TF> I didn’t get that, could you say that in another way, please? Would you agree that the discussion board on Blackboard is not easy to navigate?<br />
</p><p class="blog">test6> It’s not very easy<br />
</p><p class="blog">TF> I see! The discussion board on Blackboard is not easy to navigate. I’ll remember that.<br />
</p><p class="blog">TF> When asked, some people claim that the content of the assignments in programming is not boring. Do you support that sentence?<br />
</p><p class="blog">test6> Mostly<br />
</p><p class="blog">TF> The content of the assignments in programming is not boring. Is that a true statement more often than not?<br />
</p><p class="blog">test6> yes<br />
</p><p class="blog">TF> So you agree. Would you agree with this statement, the content of the assignments in programming is challenging?<br />
</p><p class="blog">test6> It is challenging enough<br />
</p><p class="blog">TF> It is challenging enough, so what would you say to this? Would you say that the content of the assignments in programming is challenging more often than not?<br />
</p><p class="blog">test6> yes<br />
</p><p class="blog">TF> I’ll remember that. This is all for this time. Thanks for your help in our research. Have a nice day.<br />
</p><p class="blog">test6> and you<br />
</p><p class="blog">TF> Goodbye!<br />
</p><p class="blog">test6> goodbye<br />
</p><p class="blog">TF> Adios!<br />
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