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The Cognition and Technology Group at Vanderbilt (CTGV) is developing the Jasper Woodbury Problem Solving Series, a videodisc based program designed to motivate students and help them learn to think and reason mathematically about complex realistic problems. As part of this project, we are developing a collection of computer-based learning environments that incorporate the project's constructivist theories, generative learning techniques, and anchoring macrocontexts into an Intelligent Learning Environment design. The resulting paradigm Macrocontexts Plus Microworlds (MPMs), where microworld exploration and problem solving is anchored within an interesting macrocontext.
Two systems we have constructed and tested are:
Both systems incorporate beneficial aspects of both intelligent tutoring systems and cognitive tools through reflective interaction, scaffolding, and coaching.
Current work in this area is focusing on an ONR-sponsored project for studying student understanding of AC-circuit concepts. The goal is to develop appropriate instructional methodologies and computer-based environments for training technicians in complex maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.
Some Useful Links on the Web: