Design of an Intelligent Tutoring System that Comprises Individual Learning and Collaborative Problem-Solving Modules Design of an Intelligent Tutoring System that Comprises Individual Learning and Collaborative Problem-Solving Modules

This paper describes the design of an Intelligent Tutoring System that comprises individual learning and collaborative problem-solving modules. The individual tutoring module was designed to provide appropriate lessons to individual learner based on his/her background knowledge level, interest, and learning style before and prior to using the tutoring system. A software agent was used to monitor and process these parameters to arrange the learning topic, including exercises, for each individual. The collaborative problem-based tutoring module was designed to present tutorial problems and provides facilities to assist learners with some useful information and advice for problem solving. The tutor will provide remedy and advice when learners encounter difficulties during learning session. In addition, the system was also designed in such a way that learners can switch between modules during the tutorial session at anytime they want. This feature helps learners to quickly review and gain knowledge to be used during brainstorming process