Contextguides
Contextguides is a term used in information systems and education technology to describe a framework for providing guidance and content that is tailored to a user’s current context. It governs how information is presented and what resources are offered by considering factors such as the user’s goal, task, environment, device, and prior interactions. Contextguides often combine context modeling with decision logic or machine learning to select just-in-time hints, explanations, or resources.
Origin and usage: The concept draws on context-aware computing and adaptive learning traditions, and appears in
Design and features: Core components include a context model, a guidance decision engine, and a content repository.
Applications: In education, Contextguides support adaptive tutoring, micro-learning curricula, and scenario-based practice. In software and intranets,
Benefits and challenges: Benefits include increased relevance, faster task completion, and improved learning outcomes. Challenges involve
See also: context-aware computing, adaptive learning, intelligent tutoring systems.