Designing a Useful Problem Solving Coach: Usage and Usability Studies

Ryan, Qing X.; Frodermann, Evan; Heller, Kenneth; Hsu, Leonardo; Aryal, Bijaya

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Designing a Useful Problem Solving Coach: Usage and Usability Studies

written by Qing X. Ryan, Evan Frodermann, Kenneth Heller, Leonardo Hsu, and Bijaya Aryal

Designing useful computer coaches for problem-solving in introductory physics requires an iterative process to develop both the software framework and content of the coaches. Research is necessary to determine which students use the coaches, how those students use the coaches, and whether the coaches are effective for those students. We report results of a study of prototype coaches to determine the user characteristics and usage characteristics. We also discuss how this data will guide the next iteration of these coaches.

Physics Education Research Conference 2013
Part of the PER Conference series
Portland, OR: July 17-18, 2013
Pages 309-312

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Education - Applied Research - Instructional Material Design = Problem/Question - Technology Education - Basic Research - Behavior - Student Characteristics = Affect	- Lower Undergraduate	- Reference Material = Research study

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Rights Holder:: American Association of Physics Teachers
DOI:: 10.1119/perc.2013.pr.065
NSF Numbers:: 0715615; 1226197
PACSs:: 01.40.Fk; 01.40.gf; 01.50.H-; 01.50.Kw
Keywords:: PERC 2013, computer coaching, problem solving
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Record Updated:: February 1, 2014 by Lyle Barbato
Last Update when Cataloged:: December 16, 2013

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<a href="https://www.per-central.org/items/detail.cfm?ID=13187">Ryan, Q, E. Frodermann, K. Heller, L. Hsu, and B. Aryal. "Designing a Useful Problem Solving Coach: Usage and Usability Studies." Paper presented at the Physics Education Research Conference 2013, Portland, OR, July 17-18, 2013.</a>

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Ryan, Q., Frodermann, E., Heller, K., Hsu, L., & Aryal, B. (2013, July 17-18). Designing a Useful Problem Solving Coach: Usage and Usability Studies. Paper presented at Physics Education Research Conference 2013, Portland, OR. Retrieved February 16, 2025, from https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=13187&DocID=3734

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Ryan, Q, E. Frodermann, K. Heller, L. Hsu, and B. Aryal. "Designing a Useful Problem Solving Coach: Usage and Usability Studies." Paper presented at the Physics Education Research Conference 2013, Portland, OR, July 17-18, 2013. https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=13187&DocID=3734 (accessed 16 February 2025).

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Ryan, Qing, Evan Frodermann, Kenneth Heller, Leonardo Hsu, and Bijaya Aryal. "Designing a Useful Problem Solving Coach: Usage and Usability Studies." Physics Education Research Conference 2013. Portland, OR: 2013. 309-312 of PER Conference. 16 Feb. 2025 <https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=13187&DocID=3734>.

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