Enhancing Education with Computer-Based Tutoring and Collaborative Learning Tools
This chapter explores the role of computers as educational tutors, emphasizing computer-based tutorials that present new information and evaluate learning through intelligent tutoring systems. It discusses mindtools for representing knowledge, including databases for organized information and concept-mapping tools to visualize relationships. The chapter also covers simulations, visualizations, and digital storytelling techniques to enhance learning experiences. Furthermore, it examines online collaborative tools like wikis and video conferencing, highlighting the importance of critical evaluation of online resources in an age of misinformation.
Enhancing Education with Computer-Based Tutoring and Collaborative Learning Tools
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Computer as a Tutor • Computer based turorials • Present new info/provide practice/evualate learning • Intelligent tutoring system-track responses, find strength/weakness, give feedback, extra practice • Webquest-present lessons that utilize web resources • Intro, stated outcome, steps, ruburic, reflection
Computer as Mindtool • Mindtools-learners represent,manipulate, reflect on what they know • Databases and Concept-Mapping Tools • Databases-organizes info • Collaborative databases-shared process of knowledge building • Wikis-server software that allow user a wide range of info sharing • Concept Map-graphic tool for organizing and representing knowledge • Concepts, arranging info, ID relationships, label • Simulations and visualization Tools • Simulations-interactive manipulative • Microworld-simulation software • Visualization tools • Hypertext and Media • Creating Websites • Define, design,develop, deliver • Digital Storytelling-write a script, develop a story, locate images, create a digital story, share with others
Computer as a Conversation Support • Computer as a: • Collaborative Learning Tool • Conferencing Tool • Video/Web Conferencing • Weblogs-discussion tools
Online resources • Productive searches • Spamdexing-putting improper sites first on search engines • Evaluating Info from online resources • Typesquatting-slightly different URL than original