Web-based Intelligent Tutoring Systems for

collaborative learning

M.Sc. Tatiana Rikure

rikure@cs.rtu.lv

Riga Technical University

Web-based learning

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using multimedia material:

• text

• animation

• graphics

• video

• sound

• …

… is learning via Internet

• 24/7 available

• Lower costs

• Geographically

independent

• Learner-centered

• Self-paced

• Side benefits of learning

new technologies and

technical skills

• etc.

• Boredom

• Focus on new

technology not on

instructional design

• Reduced social &

cultural interaction

• Technophobia

• Low enrollments

• User dissatisfaction

• etc.

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Web-based collaborative learning

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Web-based collaborative learning

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Benefits of collaborative learning

Collaborative learning

generates

builds

enhances

Tools for collaborative learning

Synchronous training environments

(Live Training)

• online meetings

• virtual classrooms

• shared whiteboards

• etc

Astound (Genesys), WebEx, PlaceWare,

HorizonLive, LearnLinc (Mentergy), Interwise, Centra, Raindance,

NetMeeting

Asynchronous training environments

• web-casting

• self paced courses

• LMS (Learning management Systems)

WebBoard, SiteScape Forum, FirstClass, etc.

Blackboard, eCollege, Lotus LearningSpace

and WebCT

vendors such as Docent, Saba,

Plateau and THINQ

• Conferencing tools• Courseware platforms, including conferencing tools

• Blogs

• Wikis

• Discussions

Collaborative e-Learning

e-Learning Collaborative e-Learning

PEDAGOGY accumulation, organization,

and delivery of CONTENT CONTENT

COMMUNITY

ITS – Intelligent Tutoring Systems

• knowledge of the domain • knowledge of the learner • knowledge of teacher strategies

With the use of Artificial Intelligence techniques, ITS can

identify students strengths, weaknesses and preferred style

of learning.

Conclusions

• Emerging research shows that learning is fundamentally both social

and experiential.

• Intelligent tutoring systems integrated into web-based environment

can enhance its efficiency and flexibility and has great potentials in

facilitation of collaborative learning.

• Collaborative Intelligent Tutoring System (CITS) should be able to

provide an environment, where the student can interact with one or

more, simulated collaborative partners and/or fellow students, to

progress towards a common goal of learning.

Acknowledgements

• LOGIS MOBILE (Competence Framework for Mobile on-site Accelerated Vocational Training in Logistics Information Systems) under Leonardo da Vinci Program. http://www.logis-edu.com/

• eLOGMAR-M (Web-based and Mobile Solutions for Collaborative Work Environment with Logistics and Maritime Applications) http://www.elogmar-m.org

• IST4Balt (Information Society Technologies Promotion in Baltic States)http://www.balticit.com/ist4balt/