Computer Assisted Instruction and Intelligent Tutoring Systems

Jill H Larkin, Ruth W. Chabay

"The editors have deliberately attempted to cover a broad field, so this book would function as a good set of initial readings for a course in computers and education....the book has a slightly more coherent feel than some that derive from conferences....I recommend this as a good library purchase."—Computers Education"Intrinsically interesting material applied to the solution of a practical problem along with the [editors'] good job of setting the stage in the Introduction combine to make this book about as good as a book based on the proceedings of a conference can be....the result is a very readable and informative volume...should be read by all those who are interested in learning more about how computers might be used to improve teaching and learning..."—Contemporary Psychology

• Contents: J.H. Larkin, R.W. Chabay, Introduction. S. Dugdale, The Design of Computer-Based Mathematics Instruction. G.R. Culley, From Syntax to Semantics in Foreign Language CAI. A.T. Corbett, J.R. Anderson, LISP Intelligent Tutoring System: Research in Skill Acquisition. B.J. Reiser, D.Y. Kimberg, M.C. Lovett, M. Ranney, Knowledge Representation and Explanation in GIL, An Intelligent Tutor for Programming. R.W. Chabay, B.A. Sherwood, A Practical Guide for the Creation of Educational Software. G. Brackett, Realizing the Revolution: A Brief Case Study. A. Lesgold, S. Lajoie, M. Bunzo, G. Eggan, SHERLOCK: A Coached Practice Environment for an Electronics Troubleshooting Job. W. Sack, E. Soloway, From PROUST to CHIRON.