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New members entering productive organizations require considerable training. Computer tools can support such training by providing an opportunity to learn while engaging in authentic activities and receiving appropriate coaching. We describe two tools that incorporate this approach. Sherlock, an existing computer coach, is an effective environment for learning how to troubleshoot complex electronic devices. A newer research effort focuses on tools for supporting knowledge-building argumentation and scientific theory evaluation in post-elementary school science education. Both tools offer users opportunities for reflecting on their own performance and support individual as well as collaborative learning.
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Cavalli-Sforza, V., Lesgold, A. (1995). Intelligent Learning by Doing Tools for Technical and Dialectical Knowledge. In: Zucchermaglio, C., Bagnara, S., Stucky, S.U. (eds) Organizational Learning and Technological Change. NATO ASI Series, vol 141. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-79550-3_13
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