Rationale for Intelligent Tutoring Systems

Students who receive one to one instruction learn more.
(Benjamin Bloom, 1984, "two-stigma problem")

ITS combines a number of approaches to teaching that each
independently are effective.
       

One on one computer assisted instruction (CAI)

Modeling of correct action.

Opportunity for hands on practice.

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Consistent feedback to progress and mistakes

Flexibility of pedagogy reflecting student's learning
style