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An Intelligent CAI Monitor and Generative Tutor. Interim Report.

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Title: An Intelligent CAI Monitor and Generative Tutor. Interim Report.
Authors: Koffman, Elliot B., Connecticut Univ., Storrs. Dept. of Electrical Engineering.
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 67
Publication Date: 1973
Sponsoring Agency: National Inst. of Education (DHEW), Washington, DC.
Report Number: P-020193
Descriptors: Algebra, Branching, College Students, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computers, Design, Engineering Education, High School Students, Individual Instruction, Laboratory Procedures, Problem Solving, Program Descriptions, Programed Tutoring, Programing, Tutorial Programs, Tutoring
Abstract: Design techniques for generative computer-assisted-instructional (CAI) systems are described in this report. These are systems capable of generating problems for students and of deriving and monitoring solutions; problem difficulty, instructional pace, and depth of monitoring are all individually tailored and parts of the solution algorithms can be used to analyze incorrect student responses and to direct remediation. A generative CAI system which teaches logic design and machine-language programing is discussed. This system covers material for an introductory electrical engineering course and is intended to supplement regular instruction by providing practice in problem solving. Also described is a companion system for teaching laboratory principles in which students learn to construct combinational or sequential logic circuits using standard integrated circuits. The student's logic circuit is automatically interfaced to the computer for testing and the computer aids in debugging the circuit. Work in progress on the design of a tutor for high school algebra is also related. Finally, a formal mathematical approach to problem generation and solution is presented. (Author)
Notes: See Also EM 011 176 and EM 011 177
Journal Code: RIENOV1973
Entry Date: 1973
Accession Number: ED078681
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Design techniques for generative computer-assisted-instructional (CAI) systems are described in this report. These are systems capable of generating problems for students and of deriving and monitoring solutions; problem difficulty, instructional pace, and depth of monitoring are all individually tailored and parts of the solution algorithms can be used to analyze incorrect student responses and to direct remediation. A generative CAI system which teaches logic design and machine-language programing is discussed. This system covers material for an introductory electrical engineering course and is intended to supplement regular instruction by providing practice in problem solving. Also described is a companion system for teaching laboratory principles in which students learn to construct combinational or sequential logic circuits using standard integrated circuits. The student's logic circuit is automatically interfaced to the computer for testing and the computer aids in debugging the circuit. Work in progress on the design of a tutor for high school algebra is also related. Finally, a formal mathematical approach to problem generation and solution is presented. (Author)