Applied learning with the virtual teaching assistant

Applied learning with the virtual teaching assistant

Parker, K and Davey, W 2011, 'Applied learning with the virtual teaching assistant', in Proceedings of the Seventeenth Americas Conference on Information Systems, Detroit, United States, August 4-7, 2011, pp. 1-14.

Document type:	Conference Paper
Collection:	Conference Papers

Title	Applied learning with the virtual teaching assistant
Author(s)	Parker, K Davey, W
Year	2011
Conference name	AMCIS 2011
Conference location	Detroit, United States
Conference dates	August 4-7, 2011
Proceedings title	Proceedings of the Seventeenth Americas Conference on Information Systems
Publisher	AIS Electronic Library (AISeL)
Place of publication	Detroit, United States
Start page	1
End page	14
Total pages	14
Abstract	The relevance of a university degree depends upon the ability of graduates to apply their learning in complex problemsolving situations. This ability should be taught and practiced wherever possible in the curriculum, but often requires asubstantial commitment of face-to-face instructor time. However, in many disciplines software systems can be constructed toprovide or supplement relevant learning environments. This paper describes a system developed through the use of the designand development research technique. The case shows how collaborative, intentional, and project-based learning can beincorporated in and stimulated by design decisions informed by the research technique. The paper provides details about asystem built around realistic role playing and supported by a range of tools. The combination of a scenario with a real-worldcontext, along with a software system that evaluates student work as well as interactively mentoring students, provides theservices of a virtual teaching assistant.
Subjects	Information Systems not elsewhere classified
Keyword(s)	Education simulation project-based learning design and development research pedagogical agents

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