A Knowledge-Based Intelligent Tutoring System: ACQUIRE (Trademark)-ITS,
Abstract
Acquired Intelligence Inc has developed an automated knowledge acquisition system and expert system shell known as ACQUIRE. A project has been undertaken to extend the ACQUIRE system for use as a domain independent, knowledge-based Intelligent Tutoring System. The intent of this project was to provide the tools that would enable corporate or governmental personnel to rapidly develop their own expert system knowledge bases and rapidly convert these knowledge bases for use in task/case oriented training. A major thrust of this project was to provide tools that would enable computer users, rather than computer professionals, to develop the training packages. This extension to ACQUIRE has involved the development of two major modules: the Curriculum Author Module; and the Tutoring Module. Using the Curriculum Author Module experts or instructors are able to develop a curriculum composed of lessons in a case study approach. The system is oriented toward learning by doing, i.e., students learn by solving actual cases - supported by simulation if required. The Tutoring Module monitors a student's progress is solving cases and constructs a representation of the student's growing knowledge as a naive ACQUIRE knowledge base.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADP006352
Entities
People
- B. A. Schaefer
- I. R. Morrison
- O. Magusin
- R. Side
- R. Wagstaff
Organizations
- AGARD