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Peer reviewedBoyd, Gary McI.; Mitchell, P. David – Computers and Education, 1992
Discusses intelligent computer-aided learning (ICAL) support systems and considers learner characteristics as elements of ICAL student models. Cybernetic theory and attribute-treatment results are discussed, six components of a student model for tutoring are described, and methods for determining the student's model of the tutor are examined. (22…
Descriptors: Aptitude Treatment Interaction, Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer System Design
Peer reviewedJohnson, Brian L.; And Others – Computers and Education, 1990
Discusses the teaching consultant process in computer programing courses, describes a teaching consultant model from both the teachers' and students' perspectives, and shows how this model can be used to develop an intelligent teaching consultant (ITC). Differences between this collection of expert systems and conventional intelligent tutoring…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science Education, Computer System Design, Expert Systems
Peer reviewedDuchastel, Philippe – Computers and Education, 1989
Discussion of intelligent computer-assisted instruction (ICAI) systems focuses on tutorial strategies. Highlights include artificial intelligence; degree of learner control; student modeling requirements in ICAI; ICAI system architecture; forms of knowledge; and tutoring functions, including questioning, teaching, and motivating. (17 references)…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer System Design, Models
Peer reviewedElsom-Cook, Mark T.; O'Malley, Claire E. – Computers and Education, 1990
Describes ECAL (extended computer-assisted learning) which was designed to incorporate artificial intelligence ideas to extend traditional CAL tools. Intelligent tutoring systems are discussed; authoring tasks in CAL and intelligent computer-assisted instruction (ICAI) are described; and the general architecture of the system is explained. (8…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Assisted Instruction
Peer reviewedRae, John – Computers and Education, 1990
Describes a case study approach to teaching database design principles to undergraduate students that is based on a library database. Topics discussed include database management systems, relational models, entity relationship models, many-to-many relationships, normalization, and producing a working database. (three references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Science Education, Computer System Design, Database Management Systems
