Evaluating a Collaborative Constraint-based Tutor for UML Class Diagrams

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University of Canterbury. Computer Science and Software Engineering.
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2007
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Baghaei, N.
Mitrovic, Antonija
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COLLECT-UML is a collaborative constraint-based tutor for teaching object-oriented analysis and design using Unified Modelling Language. It is the first system in the family of constraint-based tutors to represent a higher-level skill such as collaboration using constraints. We present the full evaluation study carried out at the University of Canterbury to assess the effectiveness of the system in teaching UML class diagrams and good collaboration. The results show that COLLECT-UML is an effective educational tool. In addition to improved problem-solving skills, the participants both acquired declarative knowledge about good collaboration and did collaborate more effectively. The participants have enjoyed working with the system and found it a valuable asset to their learning.

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Volume called: Artificial Intelligence in Education - Building Technology Rich Learning Contexts That Work
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Baghaei, N., Mitrovic, A. (2007) Evaluating a Collaborative Constraint-based Tutor for UML Class Diagrams. Los Angeles, CA, USA: 13th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education (AIED 2007), 9-13 Jul 2007. Frontiers in Artifical Intelligence and Applications, 158, 533-535.
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