Conati, C., & VanLehn, K. (2000). Further results from the evaluation of a intelligent computer tutor to coach self-explanation. In Gauthier, Frasson, VanLehn (Eds.), Intelligent Tutoring Systems: 5th International Conference: Vol. 1839. Lecture Notes in Computer Science (pp. 304-313). Springer-Verlag Berlin & Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K.

 

We present further results on the educational effectiveness of an intelligent computer tutor that helps students learn effectively from examples by coaching self-explanation--- the process of explaining to oneself an example worked-out solution.  An earlier analysis of the results from a formative evaluation of the system provided suggestive evidence that it could improve students' learning.  In this paper, we present additional results derived from a more comprehensive analysis of the experimental data.  They provide a stronger indication of the system's effectiveness and suggest general guidelines for effective support of self-explanation during example studying.

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