Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) refers to the use of computers in educational settings for teaching and self-learning through various methods such as drill and practice, tutorials, simulations, games, and problem-solving. CAI offers advantages like one-to-one interaction, immediate feedback, and self-paced learning, but also presents limitations including potential information overload, high costs, and mechanical learning. The document concludes with a reference section and a summary assignment for further exploration of CAI.

2. COMPUTER ASSISTED INSTRUCTION
 Computer assisted instruction are the broadcast terms and can
virtually refer to any kind of computer use in education setting.
 CAI is commonly referred by use of computer for teaching –
learning activites.
 Computer influence every sphere of human activity and bring
many changes in education, health care, scientific research,
social sciences, law, music and painting.
INTRODUCTION-

3. DEFINITIONS
Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) is defined as the use
of computers and software applications to teach concepts or
skills.
OR
A self-learning technique, usually offline/online, involving
the interaction of students with programmed instructional
materials.

4. TYPES OF CAI
Drill and Practice
Tutorial
Simulation
Instructional Game
Problem Solving

5. DRILLAND PRACTICE METHOD
 In this format, the students have already learned certain
information, either through computer programmes or other
teaching methods.
 This mode particularly lends itself to teaching mathematical
calculations.
 The computer programme tells students whether the
answers are correct & may go so far as to diagnose the
problem if the answers are incorrect.
 Provide opportunities for students to repeatedly practice the
skills that they have previously learned and further practice
necessary for mastery .

6. TUTORIAL MODE
 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.
 At the same time the students may find the tutorials more
interesting and fun than the instructor’s lecture.

7. SIMULATION
 Realistic situation for role playing
 High level of interest is maintained throughout
 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.

8. GAME MODE
 Game software often creates a contest to achieve the
highest score and either beat others or beat the computer.
The extend of learning depends on the type of game. E.g.
Games on spelling’s, name of places and general
knowledge

9. PROBLEM SOLVING
 This type of CAI focuses on the process of finding in
answer to a problem rather than answer itself.
 Here the students are provided such programmes that can
make them think about the ways and means
of solving the problem systematically.

10. ADVANTAGES OF CAI
 One-to-one interaction
 Great motivator
 Freedom to experiment with different options
 Instantaneous response/immediate feedback
 Self pacing - allow students to proceed at their own pace
 Self-directed learning – students can decide when, where, and
what to learn
 Multimedia helps to understand difficult concepts through
multi-sensory approach

11. LIMITATIONS OF CAI
 May feel overwhelmed by the information and resources
available
 Over use of multimedia may divert the attention from the
content
 Learning becomes too mechanical
 Equipments and software can be costly
 Development takes time and money
 Produce mental and physical fatigue

12. SUMMARY

13. ASSIGNMENT
 Write assignment on computer assisted instruction
and Submit after 2 days.

14. REFRENCES
 Jaspreet Kaur Sodhi “Comprehensive Textbook of
Nursing Education” First edition 2017, published by
jaypee brothers medical publishers.
 Nima Bhasker, “Textbook of Nursing Education”,
2nd Edition, 2017, EMMESS Medical Publishers
 Shebeer P.Basheer; “Textbook of Nursing
Education”; First Edition (2015), EMMESS Medical
Publishers.