COMPUTER ASSISTED INSTRUCTION A Brief Tour ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The

COMPUTER ASSISTED INSTRUCTION A Brief Tour

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The PPP you are about to see is being presented through the kind permission of Dr. Nancy Dowdle the original designer of the presentation

Computer Assisted Instruction Project “A” HRD 860 Nancy D. Dowdle

Tutorial • Combines presentation of material with drilland-practice, games, or a simulation to emphasize material and assist in learning • Most popular method of Computer Assisted Instruction

Computer Assisted Instruction • 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)

Computer Assisted Instruction • 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.

Methods of Delivery • • • Drill-and-Practice Tutorial Simulation Activities Games Discovery Problem Solving

Drill-and-Practice • 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)

Simulation • 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

Discovery • 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

Problem Solving • Problem solving presents material in such a way as to develop problem solving rationale • Mainly used in children to develop problem solving skills

Tools for Designing CAI • • • Text Audio Video Multiple-choice Problems Immediate Feedback Exercises Tests Chat sessions Webcams

Pros of Computer Assisted Instruction 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 • • •

Cons of Computer Assisted Instruction • 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

What Kind of Learners Benefit? • Independent • Self-motivated • Enjoy receiving frequent feedback

What Kind of Learners Need Tailored CAI Tools? • Less motivated learners • Those who require a lot of human interaction • Learners who are distracted easily

Computer Assisted Instruction • • Some CAI sites for you to check out: http: //www. inspiration. com/ http: //www. aplusmath. com/ http: //www. coolmath 4 kids. com/

• • Nancy D Dowdle HRD 860 Dr. Bronack Project A nancy_dowdle@hotmail. com