COMPUTER - ASSISTED INSTRUCTION

2. PRESENTED BY
GEETHU PRIYA K.P.
B Ed MATHEMATICS
SREE NARAYANA COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

3. DEFINITION
 CAI refers to the use of computer as a tool to facilitate
and improve instruction
 CAI is an interactive instructional technique whereby a
computer is used to present instructional material and
monitor the learning that takes place.
 CAI uses a combination of text, graphics, sound and
video in enhancing the learning process.

5. TERMINOLOGIES
 Computer-assisted instruction
 Computer-aided instruction
 Computer-assisted learning
 Computer-based education
 Computer-based instruction
 Computer –enriched instruction
 Computer-managed instruction

6. NEW TERMINOLOGIES
Web-based training
Web-based learning
Wed-based instruction

7. TYPES OF CAI
 Drill and practice
 Tutorial
 Games
 Simulation
 Discovery
 Problem solving

8. ADVANTAGES OF CAI
 One-to-one interaction
 Great motivation to student
 Freedom to experiment with different option
 Instantaneous response
 Self-pacing
 Helps the teacher and can devote more time to
individual students
 Promote individual attention
 Students learn more rapidly

9. LIMITATION OF CAI
 Over use of multimedia may divert the attention from
the content
 Learning becomes too mechanical
 Non-availability of good CAI packages
 Lack of infrastructure
 Students may feel over whelmed by the information
and resources available

10. TYPICAL CAI PROVIDES
 Text or multimedia content
 Multiple choice questions
 Immediate feedback
 Notes on incorrect responses
 Summarizes students performance
 Exercise for practice
 Worksheet and text