Not much out there with what I’m looking for in terms of blogs. This subject seems to be heavily focused on research and not posting blogs but publishing articles at this time. Here are two leading articles that I found with a quick synopsis of each.
Jun, Youngcook. “Facilitating Mathematical Learning with a Peer Tutoring System: Lessons Learned.” Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching 22 (2003): 75-92.
Reviewed how to improve a software program titled “Linear Kid” with regards to formative evaluation with low and intermediate level students. The results noted that low level students watched how problems were solved while intermediate level students explored the various possibilities of problem solving. The researchers noted that there was some degree of frustration because it did not accommodate learning differences and that the program was not that engaging. This article shows where pitfalls may occur with my research and that I should always attempt to engage and address multiple learning differences and intelligences.
Moundridou, Maria, and Maria Virvou. “Analysis and Design of a Web-Based Authoring Tool Generating Intelligent Tutoring Systems.” Computers and Education os 40 (2003): 157-181.
Describes empirical study for WEAR (WEb based authoring tool for Algebra Related domains) for Intelligent Tutoring Systems (ITS). WEAR attempts to address the complex and time consuming process for developing an ITS for Algebra. It analyzes the attitudes and behaviors of students and instructors with this particular system and how a framework could be created modeling not only the stereotypical student learning differences but also instructor teaching and scaffolding differences to make an easier to use system for instructors to create intelligent tutors. This article directly relates to my research in showing me how complex a system I may need to build in order to potentially accommodate student and teacher differences in other schools and classrooms. This article dangles a carrot in front of me because if indeed the researchers believe that they have developed an excellent skeleton facilitating input of domain info then I might be able to use it for my research.
