Intelligent educational systems for anchored instruction?

ConclusionIn this article, the potential for using Intelligent Educational Systems for anchoring instruction in macro contexts in science education has been explored. The rationale provided, the examples presented, and the issues posed should help to initiate research on anchored instruction using computers. An argument could be made that assuming the principles of anchored instruction are generalizable, they should be applicable to IES as they are to interactive video systems. Intelligent Educational Systems as computer-based systems have an advantage over video systems in terms of long-range use. IES environments might be more cost-effective than video systems in the long range. Also, IES are suitable for studying cognitive processes and for developing cognitive models to improve anchored instruction.