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From behavioral description to a pattern-based model for intelligent tutoring systems

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Javier Gonzalez-Sanchez,

Maria Elena Chavez-Echeagaray,

Winslow BurlesonAuthors Info & Claims

PLoP '11: Proceedings of the 18th Conference on Pattern Languages of Programs

Article No.: 26, Pages 1 - 12

https://doi.org/10.1145/2578903.2579164

Published: 21 October 2011 Publication History

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Intelligent Tutoring Systems are software applications capable of complementing and enhancing the learning process by providing direct customized instruction and feedback to students in various disciplines. Although Intelligent Tutoring Systems could differ widely in their attached knowledge bases and user interfaces (including interaction mechanisms), their behaviors are quite similar. Therefore, it must be possible to establish a common software model for them. A common software model is a step forward to move these systems from proof-of-concepts and academic research tools to widely available tools in schools and homes. The work reported here addresses: (1) the use of Design Patterns to create an object-oriented software model for Intelligent Tutoring Systems; (2) our experience using this model in a three-year development project and its impact on facets such as creating a common language among stakeholders, supporting an incremental development, and adjustment to a highly shifting development team; and (3) the qualities achieved and trade-offs made.

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DOI:10.1145/2578903

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Weichhart GStary C(2018)Intertwining E-Learning Technologies and Pedagogies at the System Design StageInnovative Methods, User-Friendly Tools, Coding, and Design Approaches in People-Oriented Programming10.4018/978-1-5225-5969-6.ch011(369-406)Online publication date: 2018
https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-5969-6.ch011
VanLehn KWetzel JGrover SSande B(2017)Learning How to Construct Models of Dynamic Systems: An Initial Evaluation of the Dragoon Intelligent Tutoring SystemIEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies10.1109/TLT.2016.251442210:2(154-167)Online publication date: 1-Apr-2017
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