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Lessons from a Broad Survey of Tutoring Tools: It's a Big World out There
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Ritter, Frank E.; Qin, Michael; MacDougall, Korey; Chae, Chungil – Interactive Learning Environments, 2023
We created a list of more than 140 tools that can be used to create tutoring systems, from complete tutoring systems to low-level tools for preparing instructional materials. Based on this list, we present a preliminary ontology of system dimensions that can serve as a base for a comprehensive review or in building systems. We also note that: (a)…
Descriptors: Educational Resources, Intelligent Tutoring Systems, Computer Managed Instruction, Programmed Tutoring
Applying Dynamic Fuzzy Petri Net to Web Learning System
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Chen, Juei-Nan; Huang, Yueh-Min; Chu, William – Interactive Learning Environments, 2005
This investigation presents a DFPN (Dynamic Fuzzy Petri Net) model to increase the flexibility of the tutoring agent's behaviour and thus provide a learning content structure for a lecture course. The tutoring agent is a software assistant for a single user, who may be an expert in an e-Learning course. Based on each learner's behaviour, the…
Descriptors: Investigations, Programmed Tutoring, Instructional Design, Web Based Instruction
Learning from a Computer Tutor with Natural Language Capabilities
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Michael, Joel; Rovick, Allen; Glass, Michael; Zhou, Yujian; Evens, Martha – Interactive Learning Environments, 2003
CIRCSIM-Tutor is a computer tutor designed to carry out a natural language dialogue with a medical student. Its domain is the baroreceptor reflex, the part of the cardiovascular system that is responsible for maintaining a constant blood pressure. CIRCSIM-Tutor's interaction with students is modeled after the tutoring behavior of two experienced…
Descriptors: Natural Language Processing, Medical Students, Computer Mediated Communication, Artificial Intelligence
Enhancing Electrical Troubleshooting Skills in a Computer-Coached Practice Environment.
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Johnson, Scott D.; And Others – Interactive Learning Environments, 1993
This study examines the effect of the "Technical Troubleshooting Tutor," a computer-coached training program, on aircraft electrical system troubleshooting. Performance ability differences between control groups are noted, and troubleshooting models and flow diagram examples are included. The study demonstrates the possibilities for…
Descriptors: Aviation Education, Cognitive Processes, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction