1. The investigation of network-based tutoring systems, including pattern recording, remote
data retrieval and access control.
2. The investigation of network learning environments, including real-time monitoring and
tutoring process control.
3. The investigation of wide area network CALs, including feasibility, scalability and architecture.
4. The testing and evaluation of network-based CALs, including motivation and cognition
analysis.
5. The investigation of interface design for network-based CALs, including screen layout,
icon/window design and knowledge visualization.
6. The investigation of student modeling for network-based CALs, including the analysis of
hypertext navigation and communication patterns.
7. The investigation of knowledge-based systems for tutoring process control, including
knowledge representation for student characteristics and communication parameters, realtime analysis of student behavior and dynamic arrangement of tutoring schedule.
8. The investigation of interaction pattern analysis, including the analysis of social context.