Title :
Software tutors for scaffolding on Planet Oit
Author :
Slator, Brian M. ; Daniels, Lisa M. ; Saini-Eidukat, Bernhardt ; Schwert, Donald P. ; Borchert, Otto ; Hokanson, Guy ; Beckwith, Richard T.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Comput. Sci., North Dakota State Univ., Fargo, ND, USA
Abstract :
Planet Oit is a multiuser virtual environment used to teach geologic concepts and the scientific method. It is built on a structured system of modules and goals arranged so that students have freedom, but have direction as well. Intelligent software tutors explain geologic concepts, guide the players in achieving their goals, and assist them in understanding the environment. Planet Oit and its system of goals, tutors, and scaffolding are described.
Keywords :
geology; geophysics computing; groupware; intelligent tutoring systems; virtual reality; Planet Oit; geologic concept teaching; intelligent software tutor; multi-user virtual environment; player guidance; scaffolding; scientific method; structured system; Computer science; Computer science education; Educational institutions; Geology; Intelligent agent; Minerals; Neodymium; Object oriented modeling; Planets; Virtual environment;
Conference_Titel :
Advanced Learning Technologies, 2003. Proceedings. The 3rd IEEE International Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7695-1967-9
DOI :
10.1109/ICALT.2003.1215142
