Generation of relevant didactic explanations by the computer running a simulation for itself
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Dessalles, J-L. (1995).
In D. Donoval (ed.), Proceedings of CAEE'95 : Int. Conference on Computer Assisted Engineering Education. Bratislava : Slovak Technical University, 218-225.
Generation of relevant didactic explanations by the computer running a simulation for itself
Jean-louis Dessalles
Abstract
Conceptual knowledge is a fundamental part of what is taught to engineering students. However most efforts in C.A.L. research are devoted to helping students acquire new skills, not concepts. We describe here a research project that aims at providing the student with relevant conceptual explanations whenever these are needed. We try first to describe what a relevant explanation should be and how it could be generated. Then we consider the possibility of coupling the explanation module with a simulation program so that part of the knowledge used in explanations is extracted from the simulation.
keywords:
ICAI, critiquing system, explanation, misconception
1. Introduction : the need for sound explanations
2. Modeling relevant explanations
3. Interfacing SAVANT3 and PARADISE with simulations