Thermo-Tutor: An intelligent tutoring system for thermodynamics
- Mitrovic, A
- Williamson, C
- Bebbington, A
- Mathews, M
- Suraweera, P
- Martin, B
- Thomson, D
- Holland, J
Publication date
January 2011
DOI Publisher
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)Abstract
We present the design and an evaluation of Thermo-Tutor, an Intelligent Tutoring System (ITS) that teaches thermodynamic cycles in closed systems. Thermo-Tutor provides opportunities for students to practice their skills by solving problems. When a student submits a solution, Thermo-Tutor analyzes it and provides appropriate feedback. We discuss the support for problem solving, and the student model the ITS maintains. An initial evaluation of Thermo-Tutor was performed at the University of Canterbury. The findings show that the ITS supports student learning effectively. © 2011 IEEE.link_to_subscribed_fulltex
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