A - Research
Design of ITS with student model
based on a directed graph of the discipline.
(http://tortelli.cs.unibo.it/giuliano/tutore.htm in Italian)
Colouring of nodes can be used by:
a.1.1) the student, for self evaluation
a.1.2) the system, for explanation, hints, proposals, advice
Design of Interactive Learning Environments (work in progress in 4 high schools)
a.2.1) Artificial Intelligence Applications in Prolog
Design and implementation of adaptive hypermedia systems (Papers).
a.3.1) Application of XML.
In a.1.1), a.1.2) and a.3.1) teaching and learning processes are seen as guided paths in a directed graph.
B - Applications
Curricula definition and teaching activities for general competence in using computer (*)
b.1.1) in schools (teachers and students 8-18 years)
(http://www.criad.unibo.it in Italian)
b.1.2) in University (freshmen): (http://www.criad.unibo.it/scaffale/index.htm#manuali )
b.1.3) in Public Administration (Municipality of Bologna)
Products developments
b.2.1) Adaptive tutor for Excel
b.2.2) General Support for Distance Learning (Course administration)
(*) CURRICULA.
1.- theoretical test concerning the key concepts of information technology;
2.- basic functions of a personal computer;
3.- text management: creating, editing, formatting, saving and printing a document;
4.- spreadsheets: creating, editing, formatting, saving and printing a table, ability to carry out calculations of budgets, production programmes, business graphics and financial reports;
5.- data base: ability to organise and manage a large amount of data together with the ability to a rapid access to the data;
6.- graphical presentation of the information: ability in presenting in appropriate graphical forms the information;
7.- telematic services: computers are linked to networks and the licensed person should have the ability to make full use of the available shared resources.