Intelligent CAI in engineering: Knowledge representation strategies to facilitate model-based reasoning
✍ Scribed by J. R. Bourne; J. Cantwell; K. Kawamura; C. Kinzer; X. Li; L. Debrock; J. Jiang; J. Vargas; N. Miyasaka
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 1988
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 891 KB
- Volume
- 3
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0884-8173
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✦ Synopsis
This article describes an architecture for an intelligent computer-assisted instruction (ICAI) system for use in engineering domains. A qualitative model is utilized for representing the physical characteristics and operating methodologies of the systems tutored; planning techniques are employed for instruction using a text-based tutor; reasoning about the engineering model and about the student behavior during instruction is accomplished using a production system. Examples are drawn from two specific implementations: tutorials about (1) a hot water heater and (2) a power distribution system. Specific recommendations are given for implementing ICAI systems in engineering domains.