Computer-managed instruction (CMI) involves using computer programs to organize and manage instructional data to effectively achieve learning objectives. CMI is characterized by testing, diagnostic assessment of students, prescribing individualized instructional plans, and keeping records. Key functions of CMI include diagnosing students' entry-level knowledge, setting objectives, generating personalized learning plans and materials, monitoring progress, providing remedial support, managing records and testing programs, and reporting on performance. CMI aims to suggest tailored instructional models for each student based on their strengths and weaknesses.

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2. BURKE (1982): CMI is the systematic control
of instruction by computer. It is characterised
by testing, diagnostic learning, prescription
and through record keeping.
LEIB(1982):CMI includes of all applications of
the computer aid to the instructor in
instructional management without actually
doing the teaching.

3. However in the language of computer technology,
CMI may be defined as a category of computer
programme that may be used by educators and
instructores to organize and manage data related
to instruction for attaining the stipulated
instructional objectives in a most effective way.
Four areas of computer management support to
teachers are,

4. 1. Constructing, scoring and analysing tests.
2. Keeping records of student performance and
progress through courses.
3. Providing guidance to students and advising them
on the choice of next course module.
4. Reporting on the performance and progress of
students to individual students, tutors and
educational administrators of the institutions.

5. In CMI, on the basis of initial interaction with the student, the
computer suggests the type of models of instruction for him.
The computer will note down the attainment as well as draw
backs of the learner in order to construct his profile. The
profile is used to plan the learning unit for the studentstudent.
Computers are able to perform the task of managing
instructions with the help of a category of suitable software
programme specifically designed fir this purpose. Some of the
functions performed with the help of such developed
software’s related to the organization and management of
instructions are described below.

6. • Diagnosis of entry behaviour of the learner.
• Setting of instructional objectives.
• Generating individualized instructional plans.
• Generating instructional materials and learning experiences.
• Availability of instructional material into curricular units.
• Monitoring of progress.
• Providing remedial instructions.
• Management of information and record keeping.
• Organization of testing and evaluation programmers.
• Generating all types of reports.

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