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Intelligent tutoring systems: An overview
Author(s) -
YAZDANI MASOUD
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
expert systems
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.365
H-Index - 38
eISSN - 1468-0394
pISSN - 0266-4720
DOI - 10.1111/j.1468-0394.1986.tb00488.x
Subject(s) - rotation formalisms in three dimensions , computer science , formalism (music) , point (geometry) , knowledge representation and reasoning , representation (politics) , software engineering , artificial intelligence , human–computer interaction , art , musical , geometry , mathematics , politics , political science , law , visual arts
In this paper we look at the evolutionary development of Computer Assisted Instruction from the early days of ‘linear programs’ up to the use of ‘expert systems’ in education and training. We present the basic principles of Intelligent Tutoring Systems (ITS) which are capable of rich interaction with the student, which know how to teach, and who and what they are teaching. We point out the need for knowledge representation formalisms which can support ITS and present one such formalism (production systems). In the framework presented we describe systems developed for the teaching of modern languages, electronic trouble shooting and computer programming. Finally we point out the shortcomings of ITS and identify areas where a consensus of opinion does not exist.