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Foss, Jonathan G. K. and Cristea, Alexandra I. (2010) Transforming a linear module into an adaptive one : tackling the challenge. In: Aleven, Vincent A. W. M. M. and Kay, Judy and Mostow, Jack, (eds.) Intelligent Tutoring Systems : 10th International Conference, ITS 2010, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, June 14-18, 2010, Proceedings, Part II. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Volume 6095 . Springer Verlag, pp. 82-91. ISBN 9783642134364

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Abstract

Every learner is fundamentally different. However, few courses are delivered in a way that is tailored to the specific needs of each student. Delivery systems for adaptive educational hypermedia have been extensively researched and found promising. Still, authoring of adaptive courses remains a challenge. In prior research, we have built an adaptive hypermedia authoring system, MOT3.0. The main focus was on enhancing the type of functionality that allows the non-technical author, to efficiently and effectively use such a tool. Here we show how teachers can start from existing course material and transform it into an adaptive course, catering for various learners. We also show how this apparent simplicity still allows for building of flexible and complex adaptation, and describe an evaluation with course authors.

Item Type:

Book Item

Subjects:

Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA76 Electronic computers. Computer science. Computer software

Divisions:

Faculty of Science > Computer Science

Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):

Computer-assisted instruction, Web sites -- Authoring programs, Teaching -- Aids and devices

Series Name:

Lecture Notes in Computer Science

Journal or Publication Title:

Intelligent Tutoring Systems

Publisher:

Springer Verlag

ISBN:

9783642134364

Book Title:

Intelligent Tutoring Systems : 10th International Conference, ITS 2010, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, June 14-18, 2010, Proceedings, Part II

Editor:

Aleven, Vincent A. W. M. M. and Kay, Judy and Mostow, Jack

Official Date:

2010

Dates:

Date	Event
2010	Published

Volume:

Volume 6095

Page Range:

pp. 82-91

Identifier:

10.1007/978-3-642-13437-1_9

Status:

Not Peer Reviewed

Publication Status:

Published

Access rights to Published version:

Restricted or Subscription Access

Description:

Conference Paper Type:

Paper

Title of Event:

10th IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Tutoring Systems (ITS 2010)

Type of Event:

Conference

Location of Event:

Pittsburgh, USA

Date(s) of Event:

14-18 Jun 2010

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