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Locus of feedback control in computer-based tutoring: impact on learning rate, achievement and attitudes

Corbett, Albert T., Anderson, John R.·2001·Proceedings of the SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems

Abstract

The advent of second-generation intelligent computer tutors raises an important instructional design question: when should tutorial advice be presented in problem solving? This paper examines four feedback conditions in the ACT Programming Tutor. Three versions offer the student different levels of control over error feedback and correction: (a) immediate feedback and immediate error correction; (b) immediate error flagging and student control of error correction; (c) feedback on demand and student control of error correction. A fourth, No-tutor condition offers no stepby-step problem solving support. The immediate feedback group with greatest tutor control of problem solving yielded the most efficient learning. These students completed the tutor problems fastest, and the three tutor-supported groups performed equivalently on tests. Questionnaires revealed little student preference among the four conditions. These results suggest that students will need explicit guidance to benefit from learning opportunities that arise when they have greater control over tutorial assistance.

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Authors
Corbett, A. T., & Anderson, J. R.
Affiliations
Carnegie Mellon University (US)
Venue
Proceedings of the SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
Publisher
ACM
Published
2001-03
Pages
245-252
OpenAlex
W2105543722
Cited by
280
References
24
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2.67
Type
conference paper
Language
en
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closed
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CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Artificial Intelligence › Intelligent Tutoring Systems and Adaptive Learning
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Computer Science Applications › Teaching and Learning Programming
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods
Keywords
computer-based tutoring, intelligent tutoring systems, feedback control, error feedback, error correction, programming education, student control, immediate feedback, learning efficiency, student preferences

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