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Integrating Self-Directed Learning and Intelligent Tutoring:
A Research Agenda for Educational Reform

Symposium at the 2006 AERA Annual Meeting

Abstract

Tutoring has a long and prominent history in the world of research on computers as learning technologies. AERA symposia over the past two decades have charted its progression from programmed instruction to computer-aided instruction to intelligent tutoring systems. A new challenge for intelligent tutoring research today is increasing its relevance to the goals and capabilities of self-directed learners in technology-rich environments. The purpose of this symposium is to explore the possibility of evolving a concept of intelligent tutoring for self-directed learning. We have invited leading researchers and educators who have worked within different paradigms (emphasizing self-directed learning or intelligent tutoring) to explore the possibility of creating a synergy that will exploit the best of each approach.

Detailed Description of the Symposium (PDF)

Presentation Slides:

Gerhard Fischer: “Introduction” (PDF)

Sharon Derry: “Connecting Curriculum to Problem-Solving Through Distributed Intelligent Tutoring” (PowerPoint File)

Gerhard Fischer: “Enhancing Self-Directed Learning with Contextualized Tutoring” (PDF)

Allan Collins: “Designing Computer-based Learning Environments to Foster Self-directed Learning”(PowerPoint File)

Ken Koedinger: “Intelligent Tutoring Systems in Support of Self-Directed Learning”(PowerPoint File)

Mitchel Resnick: “’Intelligent’ Support for Self-Directed Learning”(PowerPoint File)

Roy Pea: Discussant

Integrating Self-Directed Learning and Intelligent Tutoring: A Research Agenda for Educational Reform

Symposium at the 2006 AERA Annual Meeting

Abstract

Detailed Description of the Symposium (PDF)

Presentation Slides:

Integrating Self-Directed Learning and Intelligent Tutoring:
A Research Agenda for Educational Reform