1. Computer Assisted Instruction Project “A” HRD 860 Nancy D. Dowdle

2. 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)

3. 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.

4. Methods of Delivery Drill-and-Practice Tutorial Simulation Activities Games Discovery Problem Solving

5. 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)

6. 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

7. Games Games use the instructional material to create a contest for the learner The learner can compete against his own personal best, the computer, or other learners while mastering the material

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. Tools for Designing CAI Text Audio Video Multiple-choice Problems Immediate Feedback Exercises Tests Chat sessions Webcams

12. 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

13. 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

14. What Kind of Learners Benefit? Independent Self-motivated Enjoy receiving frequent feedback

15. What Kind of Learners Need Tailored CAI Tools? Less motivated learners Those who require a lot of human interaction Learners who are distracted easily

16. Computer Assisted Instruction Some CAI sites for you to check out: http://www.inspiration.com/ http://www.aplusmath.com/ http://www.coolmath4kids.com/

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