1. Vinnette Gibson Intelligent Tutoring Systems Troy University EDU 6606

2. Intelligent Tutoring Systems (ITS) ITS applies artificial intelligence techniques to computer- assisted instruction allowing individualized instruction.

3. Intelligent Tutoring Systems (ITS) Tutoring Module containing tutoring knowledge Tutoring Module containing tutoring knowledge Multimedia Component containing multimedia modules used for teaching various concepts Multimedia Component containing multimedia modules used for teaching various concepts Student Modeling Component used for modeling the student Student Modeling Component used for modeling the student Module for Processing the information received through the transducers Module for Processing the information received through the transducers

4. A Transducer An electro mechanical device ( pressure sensor) that converts one type of energy or physical attribute to another for various purposes such as measurement or information transfer. An electro mechanical device ( pressure sensor) that converts one type of energy or physical attribute to another for various purposes such as measurement or information transfer.

5. Affective Tutoring Systems Measure students’ emotional state Measure students’ emotional state By analyzing facial expressions, voice tone, heartbeat and other bio signals Develop facial expression analysis

6. Information is fed into a computer

7. Affective Tutoring Systems Measure students’ knowledge state by detecting students’ correct and incorrect responses to specific constraints.

8. How the System Works

9. ATS Tutor in Action 1. Showing no expression 2. Smiling 3. Speaking and pointing at the math problem

10. Institute of Information and Mathematical Sciences Project Leader Hossein Sarrafzadeh (Institute of Information and Mathematical Sciences) Massey University Massey University University of South Dakota, USA University of South Dakota, USA The University of Auckland, New Zealand The University of Auckland, New Zealand Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand Cantebury University Intelligent Computer Tutoring Group, New Zealand Cantebury University Intelligent Computer Tutoring Group, New Zealand

11. Current and Projected Use of the Technology E-instruction and E-learning E-instruction and E-learning Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence Security Security Sales and Services. Sales and Services.

12. Cost Cost has not yet been established Availability, Vendor or producer information This product is currently in the developmental phase. It does not have a vendor, and it is not yet available for sale.

13. Specialized Equipment Computer (facial expression and gesture analysis) Computer (facial expression and gesture analysis) Software with Transducer Software with Transducer Type of Control Since this product is not on the market, a type of control has not yet been established Since this product is not on the market, a type of control has not yet been established

14. Adaptability Unique ability to adapt to individual student’s facial expression, gesture, and knowledge base Unique ability to adapt to individual student’s facial expression, gesture, and knowledge base Respond to students responses to specific constraints Respond to students responses to specific constraints Give appropriate feedback to the students. Give appropriate feedback to the students. Applies artificial intelligence techniques to computer- assisted instruction Applies artificial intelligence techniques to computer- assisted instruction Individualized instruction Individualized instruction Interacts with each student according to specific need. Interacts with each student according to specific need. Gives feedback to students’ responses Gives feedback to students’ responses Use emotional features to tutor students when necessary. Use emotional features to tutor students when necessary. Level of Interactivity (Highly interactive)

15. Educational Applications of the Technology Always available, non-judgmental Always available, non-judgmental Provide tailored feedback for individual students Provide tailored feedback for individual students Result in increased self esteem Result in increased self esteem Perfect for students categorized as Educable Behavior Disordered (EBD) Perfect for students categorized as Educable Behavior Disordered (EBD)

16. Personal Adaptation Computer Lab students Computer Lab students Math Centers Math Centers Groups of students may practice on the computer by rotating from center to center until all students have practiced at the computer station. Groups of students may practice on the computer by rotating from center to center until all students have practiced at the computer station.

17. References Alexander, S. (2006, March 7). The next generation of intelligent tutoring systems. Retrieved April 28, 2008, from http://iims.massey.ac.nz/research/ngits Alexander, S. (2006, March 7). The next generation of intelligent tutoring systems. Retrieved April 28, 2008, from http://iims.massey.ac.nz/research/ngits http://iims.massey.ac.nz/research/ngits (Transducers, 2008). Transducers http://www.ask.com/pictures?q=transducers&qsrc=2072&o=0&l=dir (Transducers, 2008). Transducers http://www.ask.com/pictures?q=transducers&qsrc=2072&o=0&l=dir