ISPeL: A topic dependency-driven system for personalized learning

摘要

In this paper, we describe the design and development of ISPeL - an Interactive System for Personalization of Learning. Central to ISPeL is topic-based authoring. A topic is a small, self-contained, reusable, and context-free content unit. Learners may study a topic provided that they have met its prerequisite dependencies. Pre- and post-tests are associated with topics. Furthermore, topics feature several practice problems to enhance student learning. A pilot implementation of three undergraduate computer science courses currently in ISPeL is also presented.