1st Edition
Facilitating the Development and Use of Interactive Learning Environments
306 Pages
by
CRC Press
306 Pages
by
CRC Press
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Intelligent tutoring technology is on the verge of a breakthrough into the mainstream of training and education. Over the past 25 years, researchers have learned not only what it takes to develop an effective intelligent tutoring system (ITS), but also what it takes to deploy and use one--the true barometer of a technology's success. This volume brings together a cross-section of ITS researchers... Read more
Contents: Preface. Part I: Tools of the Trade. W.J. Clancey, Developing Learning Technology in Practice. A.S. Wolff, C.P. Bloom, A. Shahidi, K. Shahidi, R.E. Rehder, Using Quasi-Experimentation to Gather Design Information for Intelligent Tutoring Systems. A.S. Wolff, Cost-Benefits Analysis for Computer-Based Tutoring Systems. Part II: Case Studies From Industry. C.P. Bloom, A.S. Wolff, B. Bell, Introducing Advanced Technology Applications Into Corporate Environments. A. McClard, An Observational Study of ITS Knowledge-Base Development by Non Technical Subject-Matter Experts. R. Farrell, L.S. Lefkowitz, Supporting Development of Online Task Guidance for Software System Users: Lessons From the WITS Project. P.T. Bullemer, C.P. Bloom, Transferring Learning Systems Technology to Corporate Training Organizations: An Examination of Acceptance Issues. R. Radlinski, M.E. Atwood, Augmenting Intelligent Tutoring Systems With Intelligent Tutors. Part III: Case Studies From Government. R.B. Loftin, "A Prophet Without Honor..." Case Histories of ITS Technology at NASA/Johnson Space Center. S. Katz, A. Lesgold, E. Hughes, D. Peters, G. Eggan, M. Gordin, L. Greenberg, Sherlock 2: An Intelligent Tutoring System Built on the LRDC Tutor Framework. J.E. Norton, J.A. Jones, W.B. Johnson, B.J. Wiederholt, Are Intelligent Tutoring Systems Ready for the Commercial Market?
Biography
Charles P Bloom, R. Bowen Loftin
