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Peer reviewedRoss, Peter – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 1987
Discusses intelligent tutoring systems (ITS), one application of artificial intelligence to computers used in education. Basic designs of ITSs are described; examples are given including PROUST, GREATERP, and the use of simulation with ITSs; protocol analysis is discussed; and 38 prototype ITSs are listed. (LRW)
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer System Design
Becker, Lee A. – Programmed Learning and Educational Technology, 1988
Explores how a set of possible student misconceptions about solving a complex problem can be used in computer-based intelligent tutoring systems and in computer-based exercise and test generation. Topics discussed include expert systems, misconception covers, discrimination trees, methods of acquiring the set of misconceptions, and protocol…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Assisted Testing, Concept Formation, Expert Systems
Rosenberg, Ronni – Educational Technology, 1987
Reviews the current status of intelligent tutoring systems and summarizes the literature that evaluates these systems. Discussion highlights the problems of inadequate models, the lack of protocol analysis in systems design, and flaws in testing methodologies. (20 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Needs, Evaluation Criteria, Expert Systems
