1. COMPUTER ASSISTED
INSTRUCTION

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. Pros of Computer Assisted
Instruction
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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

12. Cons of Computer Assisted
Instruction
 Learner may feel overwhelmed at the volume
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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

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