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Computer managed
instruction (CMI)
AMRITHA SURESH B.S
Natural science
Roll no:34
Computer managed instruction
• A system which can
provideadministrativesupporttoinstructors for
managinginstructional materials and activities.
• The use of computers and software to manage
theinstructional process.
Definition
• According to Radley(1986) computer should be
used for enabling teachers to manage a learning
environmentin which learning is tailored to fit each
student's need and progress is based upon
prescribed levels of achievement.
• The computer performs various management
functions, such as testing, record-keeping,
prescribing, reporting.
Why CMI
• CMI implementation can reduce instructor work loads
by automating tedious and routine functions such as
grading, scheduling, and keeping track of resources.
• CMI can be introduced in phases and adapted to meet
the needs and concerns of any particular instructor or
group of instructors.
• CMI helps instructors and curriculum planners
determine curriculum needs.
• CMI may be used for either individualized or group
instruction.
• CMI provides a basis for evaluation of both
students and instruction.
• CMI can solve some problems posed by
incompatible software and hardware.
Functions ofCMI
• CMI implementation can reduce instructor work
loads by automating tedious and routine functions
such as grading, scheduling, and keeping track of
resources.
• CMI can be introduced in phases and adapted to
meet the needs and concerns of any particular
instructor or group of instructors.
• CMI can be done with just one computer.
• CMI helps instructors and curriculum planners
determine curriculum needs.
• CMI provides an excellent way to organize and
integrate both CBI and traditional (off-line)
instructional materials.
• CMI may be used for either individualized or group
instruction.
• CMI provides a basis for evaluation of both students
and instruction.
• CMI can solve some problems posed by
incompatible software and hardware.
How is CMI is used
• Tracking student performance over a period of time.
• Providing information concerning performance trends.
• Recording individual and group performance data
• Scheduling training.
• Providing support for other training management.
• Input and storage of student data (primarily test scores
and activities completed).
• Input and storage of curricular data (generally
objectives, test items linked to objectives, and
instructional materials or activities linked to
objectives).
• Retrieval and analysis of the data relating student
scores and activity to the curriculum data.
• Generation of various reports showing individual or
group progress and current status.
Role of teacher in CMI
• The materials should be designed to present the
subject matter in small bits or steps to the student.
• The materials should be designed to present the
subject matter in small bits or steps to the student.
• The student should receive immediate feedback (or
reinforcement) in the form of information about the
quality of this response.
• The student should continue at his/her own rate or
pace through the instruction program.
• Decision-making about appropriate instructional
activities and reinforcement contingence.
• Monitoring students performance and progress,
supplying appropriate individual performance
feedback.
• Engaging in individual student tutoring and guidance
when learning problem arise.
• Advising students about subject-matter related
sources of information not available in the
curriculum, in both individual and group sessions.
• Counselling and advising students about appropriate
strategies for attending to new information and for
constructing meaning from it
• Diagnosing internal sources of students learning
problems, including their use of appropriate cognitive
process, learning strategies, motivational process,
and self-statement.
• Decision-making about appropriate remediation
activities, strategies, and resources that are matched
to students learning needs.
• Modelling the practical use of new information and
skills and the concept of personal responsibility
through individual and group tutorial sessions.
• Modifying, as necessary, students inappropriate
attributions and perceptions about locus of
responsibility for learning.
Student's role in CMI
• Students are expected to be attentive and motivated.
• Students are expected to make learning meaningful by
the appropriate use of learning strategies and skills.
• Students are expected to practice personal
• responsibility skills required for self-initiated learning,
self-directed learning and self-paced learning.
• Students are expected to interact effectively with both
their peers and their instructors.
Merits
• Individilization of learning.
• It is an innovative.
• Expansibilty of resources.
• The facultless reporting device.
• Tireless, unbiased teaching device for instructional
purpose.