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2.  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 (CAI) is an
interactive instructional
technique whereby a
computer is used to
present the
instructional material
and monitor the
learning that takes
place.

4.  Drill-and-Practice
 Tutorial
 Simulation Activities
 Games
 Discovery
 Problem Solving

5.  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.  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 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.  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.  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 presents material in such a
way as to develop problem solving rationale
 Mainly used in children to develop problem
solving skills

11.  Text
 Audio
 Video
 Multiple-choice
 Problems
 Immediate Feedback
 Exercises
 Tests
 Chat sessions
 Webcams

12.  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.  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.  Independent
 Self-motivated
 Enjoy receiving frequent feedback

15.  Less motivated learners
 Those who require a lot of human interaction
 Learners who are distracted easily