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ERIC Number: EJ456031
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1991
Pages: N/A
Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1042-1726
Automated Explanation for Educational Applications.
Suthers, Daniel D.
Journal of Computing in Higher Education, v3 n1 p36-61 Fall 1991
Artificial intelligence techniques available for generating explanations for teaching purposes are surveyed, and the way in which they are combined in a computer program that provides explanations is described. The program responds to questions in the physical sciences. Potential contributions of this technology to computer-based education are discussed. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Classroom Techniques, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Educational Technology, Higher Education, Information Retrieval, Innovation, Programing, Research and Development, Science Instruction
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Researchers
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Explanations