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A Framework of Synthesizing Tutoring Conversation Capability with Web-Based Distance Education Courseware

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Song, Ki-Sang; Hu, Xiangen; Olney, Andrew; Graesser, Arthur C. – Computers and Education, 2004

Whereas existing learning environments on the Web lack high level interactivity, we have developed a human tutor-like tutorial conversation system for the Web that enhances educational courseware through mixed-initiative dialog with natural language processing. The conversational tutoring agent is composed of an animated tutor, a Latent Semantic…

Descriptors: Courseware, Web Based Instruction, Distance Education, Natural Language Processing

Using Web-based Tutorials To Enhance Library Instruction.

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Kocour, Bruce G. – College & Undergraduate Libraries, 2000

Describes the development of a Web site for library instruction at Carson-Newman College (TN) and its integration into English composition courses. Describes the use of a virtual tour, a tutorial on database searching, tutorials on specific databases, and library guides to specific disciplines to create an effective mechanism for active learning.…

Descriptors: Active Learning, College English, College Libraries, Course Integrated Library Instruction