COMPUTER ASSISTED INSTRUCTIONCOMPUTER ASSISTED INSTRUCTION

A Brief Tour

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The PPP you are about to see is being presented through the kind permission of Dr. Nancy Dowdle the original designer of the presentation

Computer Assisted Instruction

Project “A” HRD 860Nancy D. Dowdle

Tutorial

• Combines presentation of material with drill-and-practice, games, or a simulation to emphasize material and assist in learning

• Most popular method of Computer Assisted Instruction

Computer Assisted Instruction

• Referred to as CAI• Term often used interchangeably with

Computer-Based Instruction (CBI), Web Based Instruction (WBI), Computer-Assisted Learning (CAL), Computer-Enriched Instruction (CEI), and Web Based Training (WBT)

Computer Assisted Instruction

• Computer-assisted instruction (CAI) is an interactive instructional technique whereby a computer is used to present the instructional material and monitor the learning that takes place.

Methods of Delivery

• Drill-and-Practice• Tutorial• Simulation Activities• Games• Discovery • Problem Solving

Drill-and-Practice

• Opportunity for the learner to practice material an unlimited number of times

• Material being practiced often presented before the training session

• Best method for material that requires repeated practice to master (ex: multiplication tables)

Simulation

• Provides a real-life scenario with the material to be learned being applied as it would in the real world

• Simulation provides safety of learning environment

Discovery

• Provides the learner with an opportunity to draw his own conclusions

• Presents learner with a wealth of material on a topic and allows the learner to seek answers on his own

Problem Solving

• Problem solving presents material in such a way as to develop problem solving rationale

• Mainly used in children to develop problem solving skills

Tools for Designing CAI

• Text• Audio• Video• Multiple-choice • Problems• Immediate Feedback• Exercises• Tests• Chat sessions• Webcams

Pros of Computer Assisted Instruction

• One-on-one interaction• Freedom to experiment with learning options• Immediate Feedback• Self-pacing• Privacy for shy/slow learners• Learners have been found to learn more and more

rapidly• Multimedia provides a variety of formats to present

difficult material• Self-directed learning allows learners to decide when,

where and what to learn

Cons of Computer Assisted Instruction

• Learner may feel overwhelmed at the volume of material presented

• Overuse of multimedia can detract from intended learning objectives

• Inability to ask a “person” a question when material is not understood

• Equipment can malfunction• Lack of good CAI packages or lack of

infrastructure to deliver CAI

What Kind of Learners Benefit?

• Independent• Self-motivated• Enjoy receiving frequent feedback

What Kind of Learners Need Tailored CAI Tools?

• Less motivated learners• Those who require a lot of human interaction• Learners who are distracted easily

Computer Assisted Instruction

• Some CAI sites for you to check out:• http://www.inspiration.com/• http://www.aplusmath.com/• http://www.coolmath4kids.com/

• Nancy D Dowdle• HRD 860 Dr. Bronack• Project A• nancy_dowdle@hotmail.com