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Weitzman, Louis – 1986
This report describes Designer, an interactive tool for assisting with the design of two-dimensional graphic interfaces for instructional systems. The system, which consists of a color graphics interface to a mathematical simulation, provides enhancements to the Graphics Editor component of Steamer (a computer-based training system designed to aid…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Simulation, Decision Making, Design
Download full textBloom, Charles P.; And Others – 1992
The objective of the current research program was to develop a prototype knowledge acquisition tool that could enable the investigation of knowledge acquisition issues for instructional systems. Our approach to accomplishing this objective entailed the identification of the types of knowledge to be acquired, the evaluation of methods of acquiring…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software Development, Expert Systems
Peer reviewedSproule, Susan; Archer, Norm – Internet Research, 2000
Software agents are computer programs that run in the background and perform tasks autonomously as delegated by the user. This paper blends models from marketing research and findings from the field of decision support systems to build a framework for the design of software agents to support in e-commerce buying applications. (Contains 35…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Simulation, Computer Software Development, Decision Making
Towne, Douglas M.; And Others – 1988
This report describes the Intelligent Maintenance Training System (IMTS), a set of software tools for composing and delivering simulation-based technical training. The goal in developing IMTS was to generate instructional interactions from device models composed of instances of generic objects. Problem selection in IMTS relies on the use of a…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Equipment Maintenance
Peer reviewedGold, Steven C. – Simulation & Gaming, 1998
Discusses the design and use of intelligent tutoring systems (ITS) for computerized business simulations. Reviews the use of ITS as an instructional technology; presents a model for ITS-based business simulations; examines the user interface and link between the ITS and simulation; and recommends expert-consultant diagnostic testing, and…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Business, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Interfaces
Peer reviewedMandl, Heinz, Ed. – International Journal of Educational Research, 1988
Issues connected with knowledge acquisition through the development of complex computer programs--Intelligent Tutoring Systems (ITSs)--are discussed. The components of such a system and its applications are considered, including: elicitation of knowledge, tutoring with incomplete/uncertain knowledge, self-improving tutoring systems, and…
Descriptors: Aptitude Treatment Interaction, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation
Peer reviewedBejar, Isaac I.; Braun, Henry I. – Machine-Mediated Learning, 1994
Argues that synergy between computer-based instruction and automated assessment is possible because of the common needs in assessment and instruction; outlines a framework for characterizing performance; and examines procedures developed as part of an ongoing project to develop fully automated scoring of architectural design for a licensing exam.…
Descriptors: Automation, Building Design, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Assisted Testing
