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... 0 Introduction
Within the academic system, the focus of information systems study is placed on business. Granted, business information systems are an important area within the technology sector, however, there exists a wide variety of areas in which a focus on information systems is warranted. One of these areas is within the academic world.
Academic information systems (AIS) are those systems, which help support the academic computing and data communications needs of the specific academic institution. These systems function much like business information systems in which transaction processing occurs and detailed records in databases are maintained. ... This paper will then compare and contrast the business information systems to academic information systems. ...
This learning model, is not just applied to the academic world, but can also be instituted in training modules for employees within the workforce (career based training). In fact the same application can be used for both academic learning and corporate training just by changing the learning object itself. ... 1 Intelligent Tutoring and Learning Systems
Intelligent tutoring systems (ITS) are those systems that provide individualized instruction to the user of the system. ... For example, if a student is working on a specific unit and is consistently answering problems incorrectly, the system should recognize this and present the information to the student in a different manner. ...
(c) To improve on the design of Intelligent Tutoring Systems. ... 2 Web-based Educational Systems
Web-based educational systems are those systems or tools that integrate technological and pedagogical features of the Internet and the World Wide Web into a single, template-based authoring system to facilitate the design, development, delivery and management of Web-based courses and online learning environments. Web-based educational systems include instructor tools, learner tools, and technical administration tools allowing for different types of users and for multiple Internet and Web-based activities embedded within the system itself.
These types of systems include Web links, search engines, synchronous and asynchronous communication, course announcement areas, student posting areas, tracking of student records and interactions, management of course information, and Web-based development capabilities.
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