Service Design for the Improvement of Intelligent Tutoring Systems: A Case Study.

Background: Recently human‐centred design plays an increasing role in learning analytics, however this approach is mostly lacking in the design and evaluation of Intelligent Tutoring Systems (ITSs). A potential way to incorporate human‐centred design principles in ITS development is by adopting a se...

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Published in:Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 41; no. 4; pp. 1 - 17
Main Authors: Wemmenhove, Jelle, Bór, Dorina, Conijn, Rianne, Portegies, Jim
Format: pictorial research tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Wiley-Blackwell Aug2025
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          Wemmenhove, Jelle
          Bór, Dorina
          Conijn, Rianne
          Portegies, Jim
        affil: Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, the Netherlands
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          Mathematics Education
          Computer-Assisted Instruction
          Teaching Methods
          Learning Methods
          Educational Technology
          Human
          Netherlands
          Usability Study
          Case Studies
          Data Analysis Methods
          Course Evaluation
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          Universal Design
      ab: Background: Recently human‐centred design plays an increasing role in learning analytics, however this approach is mostly lacking in the design and evaluation of Intelligent Tutoring Systems (ITSs). A potential way to incorporate human‐centred design principles in ITS development is by adopting a service design approach. Objectives: This article aims to identify how a service design approach can contribute to ITS development. Methods: A specific case study is implemented on Waterproof, a system for helping students learn how to write mathematical proofs. Three substudies are conducted, namely a co‐creative service blueprinting session; a usability test which focuses on the broad usage timeline; and an analysis of trace data. Results and Conclusions: The case study's results showed several concrete steps to improve the system and its embedding in the course, including for the onboarding process and the presentation of feedback in the form of error messages. Service design was shown to be useful in providing more a comprehensive design and evaluation of the ITS, going beyond the mere tool, by incorporating multiple stakeholders as well as the educational context.
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