"An overview of the main components of intelligent tutoring systems. A brief summary of different types of ITSs, a detailed discussion of two components, the student model and the pedagogical module. We close by discussing some of the open questions in ITS as well as future directions of the field." Published in Crossroads, the student magazine of the ACM.

A computer tutor that simulates the discourse patterns and pedagogical strategies of a typical human tutor and uses natural language dialogue. Current research, publications, member contact information.