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Butcher, Kirsten R.; Aleven, Vincent – Journal of Educational Psychology, 2013
In many domains, problem solving involves the application of general domain principles to specific problem representations. In 3 classroom studies with an intelligent tutoring system, we examined the impact of (learner-generated) interactions and (tutor-provided) visual cues designed to facilitate rule-diagram mapping (where students connect…
Descriptors: Problem Solving, Intelligent Tutoring Systems, Visual Stimuli, Visual Aids
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Koedinger, Kenneth R.; Aleven, Vincent – Educational Psychology Review, 2007
Intelligent tutoring systems are highly interactive learning environments that have been shown to improve upon typical classroom instruction. Cognitive Tutors are a type of intelligent tutor based on cognitive psychology theory of problem solving and learning. Cognitive Tutors provide a rich problem-solving environment with tutorial guidance in…
Descriptors: Intelligent Tutoring Systems, Metacognition, Tutors, Cognitive Psychology