Auto Tutorial Computer

New Computer Development In US, Scientists in the US say they have developed a computer which can respond to student emotions and boredom. A Scientists Group from University of Notre Dame, the University of Memphis and Massachusetts Institute of Technology has in fact come up with what they claim is the emotion-sensing computer software that models and responds quickly to students' cognitive and emotional states, including frustration and boredom. The new technology, that matches the interaction of human tutors, not only offers tremendous e-learning possibilities for students, but also redefines human with computer interaction, the scientists say in a release. Known as ‘AutoTutor’ and ‘Affective AutoTutor’, the programmed can gauge the student's level of knowledge by asking probing questions; analyzing the student's responses to those questions; proactively correcting misconceptions; responding to the student's own Problems. The programmed can even sense a student's frustration or boredom via facial expression and body posture and dynamically changing its strategies to help the pupil conquer those negative emotions, say the scientists. Most of the 20th century systems required humans to communicate with computers through computer, icons, menus and pointing devices. But humans have always communicated with each other through speech and a host of nonverbal cues such as facial expressions, face to face contact, posture and gesture. In addition to enhancing the content of the message, the new technology provides information regarding the cognitive states, motivation levels and social dynamics of the students, Scientists Group leader Sidney DeMello said. DeMello added: Much like a gifted human trainer, Auto-Tutor and Affective Auto-Tutor attempt to keep the pupil balanced between the emotions of boredom and bewilderment by subtly modulating the pace, direction and complexity of the tutorial task.