Utilizing the Generalized Intelligent Framework for Tutoring (GIFT) for Human Factors Education

Abstract

Human Factors educators teach a variety of different types of classes including in-person, mixed mode, and online. The Generalized Intelligent Framework for Tutoring (GIFT) is a free, open-source domain-independent intelligent tutoring system (ITS) framework that can be leveraged by Human Factors educators for use in their own classes. GIFT includes authoring tools that are easy to use and do not require a background in computer science or ITSs. This demonstration is interactive and shows an overview of the tools and features of GIFT that can be used by Human Factors educators. It also provides context by showing a GIFT course in a Human Factors relevant area, and discusses how GIFT has and can be used in the classroom. As GIFT is open-source and continually being developed, the presenters provide the conference attendees an opportunity to give feedback about useful improvements that could be made to GIFT.