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AlgoLC: A Learning Companion System for Teaching and Learning Algorithms

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Intelligent Tutoring Systems (ITS 2006)

Part of the book series: Lecture Notes in Computer Science ((LNPSE,volume 4053))

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Learning algorithms involves translating sequences of simple steps that have complex results into instructions that can be followed by a computer. To accomplish this, the students have to develop skills of logical reasoning and algorithmic problem solving. This paper presents AlgoLC, a Learning Companion System that supports teaching and learning algorithms. Teaching is facilitated as the system provides the teacher with elements to better identify the students’ doubts and errors. Learning is facilitated by the learning companion as it provides support to the student identify and correct his or her own mistakes.

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  1. Departamento de Informática e Estatística, Universidade Federal Santa Catarina, INE-CTC, Campus Universitário, Cx.P. 476, Florianópolis, SC, 88040-900, Brazil

    Patrícia Gerent Petry

  2. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Informática, Universidade Católica de Santos, R. Dr. Carvalho de Mendonça, 144, Santos-SP, 11070-906, Brazil

    Marta Costa Rosatelli

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  1. Patrícia Gerent Petry
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  1. JAIST, 1-1, Asahi-dai, Nomi, 923-1292, Ishikawa, Japan

    Mitsuru Ikeda

  2. Learning Research and Development Center, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA

    Kevin D. Ashley

  3. Graduate Institute of Network Learning Technology, National Central University, 300, Jhongda Rd., 32001, Jhongli City,Taoyuan County, Taiwan

    Tak-Wai Chan

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Petry, P.G., Rosatelli, M.C. (2006). AlgoLC: A Learning Companion System for Teaching and Learning Algorithms. In: Ikeda, M., Ashley, K.D., Chan, TW. (eds) Intelligent Tutoring Systems. ITS 2006. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 4053. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/11774303_97

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