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Paulo Martins is Assistant Professor at the University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (UTAD), in Portugal, where he lectures on database systems and learning technologies. He received a PhD from UTAD, in 2005, with a thesis entitled “A model for distance learning in environments that support mobility”. Recently, coordinated a project funded by the European Commission, in the Jean Monnet programme, and participated in other 9 European or National funded projects. His main research interests are Technology-Enhanced Learning, Serious Games, Accessibility and Database Technologies, and he has several scientific publications in these fields, in conferences, journals and books. He has also a large experience in the coordination of MSc and PhD students in the Informatics Engineer course at UTAD, since 2006.

Details

Details

  • Name

    Paulo Martins
  • Cluster

    Computer Science
  • Role

    Senior Researcher
  • Since

    01st June 2012
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Publications

2023

Using Educational Robotics in Pre-Service Teacher Training: Orchestration between an Exploration Guide and Teacher Role

Authors
Silva, R; Martins, F; Cravino, J; Martins, P; Costa, C; Lopes, JB;

Publication
EDUCATION SCIENCES

Abstract
The proper integration of technology in teaching and learning processes must consider the role of teachers and students, as well as the design of tasks and the context in which they are implemented. Teachers’ perceived self-efficacy significantly influences their willingness to integrate educational robotics (ER) into their practice, so initial teacher training should provide opportunities for teachers to participate in structured activities that integrate ER. In this study, a class of pre-service teachers from an initial teacher training programme were provided with their first contact with an ER platform through the use of a simulator. We present the design process of a student exploration guide and teacher guide, developed over three iterative cycles of implementation, assessment and redesign. The analysis of the data collected allowed for improvements in the design of the tasks, the graphic component of the student exploration guide, and more precise indications for the teacher’s actions. The main contribution of this study is the chain orchestration between the simulator, student exploration guide and teacher guide, which allowed pre-service teachers to solve a set of challenges of increasing complexity, thereby progressively decreasing their difficulties and contributing to an adequate integration of ER in their future teaching practices. © 2023 by the authors.

2023

Challenges and Trends in User Trust Discourse in AI Popularity

Authors
Sousa, S; Cravino, J; Martins, P;

Publication
MULTIMODAL TECHNOLOGIES AND INTERACTION

Abstract
The Internet revolution in 1990, followed by the data-driven and information revolution, has transformed the world as we know it. Nowadays, what seam to be 10 to 20 years ago, a science fiction idea (i.e., machines dominating the world) is seen as possible. This revolution also brought a need for new regulatory practices where user trust and artificial Intelligence (AI) discourse has a central role. This work aims to clarify some misconceptions about user trust in AI discourse and fight the tendency to design vulnerable interactions that lead to further breaches of trust, both real and perceived. Findings illustrate the lack of clarity in understanding user trust and its effects on computer science, especially in measuring user trust characteristics. It argues for clarifying those notions to avoid possible trust gaps and misinterpretations in AI adoption and appropriation.

2022

Automated Evaluation Tools for Web and Mobile Accessibility: A Systematic Literature Review

Authors
Dias, J; Carvalho, D; Paredes, H; Martins, P; Rocha, T; Barroso, J;

Publication
INNOVATIONS IN BIO-INSPIRED COMPUTING AND APPLICATIONS, IBICA 2021

Abstract

2022

A Review of Conversational Agents in Education

Authors
Rodrigues, C; Reis, A; Pereira, R; Martins, P; Sousa, J; Pinto, T;

Publication
Communications in Computer and Information Science

Abstract

2022

Towards an Accessibility Evaluation of eLearning Tools in Emerging 3D Virtual Environments Like Metaverse: Taking Advantage of Acquired Knowledge in Moodle and Second Life

Authors
Cruz, A; Carvalho, D; Rocha, T; Martins, P;

Publication
Communications in Computer and Information Science

Abstract

Supervised
thesis

2022

Trust in Computing - trust as a facilitator on the uptake (or appropriation) of technology (Confiança como um processo facilitador de adoção de tecnologia)

Author
Sónia Cláudia da Costa Sousa

Institution
UTAD

2022

Data personal information discovery system

Author
Flávio Joel Sampaio Teixeira

Institution
UTAD

2022

Desenvolvimento e manutenção do portal web de funcionários na arquiconsult

Author
Luana Nair Boucher de vasconcelos

Institution
UTAD

2021

Práticas emergentes e modelos de maturidade na adoção institucional do e-learning no ensino superior

Author
Gonçalo Alexandre Cruz Conde Matos

Institution
UTAD

2021

A storytelling-driven model for interactive museum tours in a multimodal approach

Author
Demetrius Lacet Ramalho da Silva

Institution