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Holland, V. Melissa; Kaplan, Jonathan D. – Instructional Science, 1995
Describes the role of natural language processing (NLP) techniques, such as parsing and semantic analysis, within current language tutoring systems. Examines trends, design issues and tradeoffs, and potential contributions of NLP techniques with respect to instructional theory and educational practice. Addresses limitations and problems in using…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Instructional Design, Intelligent Tutoring Systems, Knowledge Representation
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Biemans, Harm J. A.; Simons, P. Robert-Jan – Instructional Science, 1996
Tests the effectiveness of CONTACT-2, a revision of CONTACT strategy, which uses continuous, computer-assisted activation of learner conceptions in text processing. CONTACT-2 was found to be more effective as a process-oriented instructional strategy. Student subjects in grades five and six with the CONTACT-2 condition constructed better…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Strategies
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Oshima, Jun; And Others – Instructional Science, 1996
Computer-Supported Intentional Learning Environments (CSILE) is a database system in which learners collaboratively construct the knowledge represented in the database. This study examines how students in a grade-five and -six classroom built their database on a science topic, electricity. Differences in cognitive and operative activities between…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Cooperative Learning