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This virtual tutor application, developed by Madhuri Somarapu and Dr. Jie Yan from Bowie State University's Computer Science Department, introduces a comprehensive system for administrators, professors, and students. The modules include functionalities such as mail, syllabus management, lectures, quizzes, and FAQs. System and database designs are outlined, providing a structured approach for user interactions. The results and conclusion emphasize the potential for improved learning outcomes through engaging pedagogical agents. Future work includes integrating the application with desktop systems and enhancing functionalities like mail and profiles.
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Virtual Tutor Application Madhuri Somarapu Dr. Jie Yan Bowie State University Computer Science Department
Outline • Introduction • Modules • Functionalities • System Design • Database Design • Results • Conclusion • Future Work
Introduction • The “Online Virtual Tutor” has important implications for the design of future learning programs that incorporate pedagogical agents. Successful outcomes of the proposed work will provide a new procedure for developing more engaging and natural dialogs and narrations by pedagogical agents, which are expected to lead to more effective learning outcomes.
Modules • Administrator • Professor • Student
Functionalities • Mail • Syllabus (Profile) • Lecture • Quiz • FAQ
System DesignUse case diagram of Administrator: Login Add Users Edit Users Administrator Assign Role Delete Users Logout
Use case diagram of Professor: Login Enter Profile Update Profile Upload Materials Delete Materials Professor Create Quiz Preview Mailing Logout
Use case diagram of Student: Login Mailing Take Quiz View Grades Download Materials Save Materials Student Listen Online Classes Logout
Database Design • Login Table:
Conclusion • There is great need for accessible and effective intelligent tutoring systems that can improve learning by children and adults. The proposed work will inform the design of pedagogical agents that can produce more engaging and effective learning experiences.
Future Work: • Integrate Virtual tutor with desktop application • Need to implement functionalities: • Mail • Profile
Acknowledgements Thanks to: Dr. Yan . Department of Computer science. Research made possible through grants from: NSF: SGER: Research to Improve Communication by Pedagogical Agents (Award No. IIS-0827188).