This document discusses computer-assisted instruction (CAI), which uses computers to aid in education. It defines several related terms like computer-assisted learning and web-based training. CAI technologies include hardware, software, and courseware. Types of CAI are listed as drill and practice, tutorials, educational games, simulations, and problem solving. CAI provides multimedia content, assessments, feedback, and performance summaries. Key characteristics are two-way interaction, stored programs, individualized instruction, and drill/practice. Advantages include personalized learning pacing and attention, while drawbacks include costs, lack of human interaction, and infrastructure challenges.

1. COMPUTER
ASSISTED
INSTRUCTION
(C.A.I.)

2. Use of computers in education is
referred by many names such as:
Computer Assisted Instruction(C.A.I.)
Computer Assisted Learning(C.A.L.)
Computer Based Education(C.B.E.)
Computer Based Instruction(C.B.I.)
Computer Enriched Instruction
(C.E.I.)
Computer Managed Instruction
(C.M.I.)

3. NEW TERMINOLOGY:
Web Based Training
Web Based Learning
Web Based Instruction

4. Technologies of instruction
1. Hardware
2. Software
I. system software
II. Application software
3.courseware

5. Types of C.A.I.
Drill and practice
Tutorial
Educational games
Simulation
Problem solving
Informatinal instruction
Tutorial
Practical work-oriented
instruction

6. Typical C.A.I. provides:
Text or multimedia content
Multiple choice questions
Problems
Immediate feedback
Notes on incorrect responses
Summarizes students performance
Exercises for practice
Worksheets and test

7. Characteristics of
Computer Assisted
Instruction
Two way interaction
Stored instructional program
Student’s responses
Individualized instruction
Problem solving
Drill & Practice

8. BASIC ASSUMPTIONS:
Instruction for a number of learners at a time
Automatic recording of the learner’s performance
Variety in the use of methods and techniques
Coping with quality
Taking over time consuming tables

9. Advantages of C.A.I:
One to one interaction
Great motivator
Freedom to experiment with different options
Self pacing-allow student to proceed at their own pace
Helps teacher-can devote more time to individual student
Individual attention
Privacy helps the shy and slow learners to learn
Learn more and more rapidly
Self directed learning

10. Drawbacks
They are generally costly
Decreases the amount of human interaction
Availability and development of software or computer
programmes
Instructions tend to be boring and repetitive
Teacher could provide the courseware exactly but this is
expensive,time consuming and may require more
programming expertise
Lack of infrastructure
They consume a lot of power
Over use of multimedia may divert the attention from the
main content.

11. Problems of maintenance
Non human quality
Absence of emotional climate
Non achievement of affective objectives
No solution of problems like
discipline,wastage of time