Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) is a system of educational
instruction performed almost entirely by computer .CAI refers to the application of computer software to address students needs.One application of Computer Aided Instruction is that involves online interations between a learner and a computerized delivery system,in which the computer assumes a direct instructional role .CAI programs that contain tutorials ,drills ,and question and answer sessions to present a topic and to test the student's comprehension.
It is a self-learning technique, usually offline/online, involving interaction of the student with programmed instructional materials. 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. CAI uses a combination of text, graphics, sound and video in enhancing the learning process. The computer has many purposes in the classroom, and it can be utilized to help a student in all areas of the curriculum. CAI refers to the use of the computer as a tool to facilitate and improve instruction. CAI programs use tutorials, drill and practice, simulation, and problem solving approaches to present topics, and they test the student's understanding
Benifits of CAI
• May feel overwhelmed by the information and resources available
instruction performed almost entirely by computer .CAI refers to the application of computer software to address students needs.One application of Computer Aided Instruction is that involves online interations between a learner and a computerized delivery system,in which the computer assumes a direct instructional role .CAI programs that contain tutorials ,drills ,and question and answer sessions to present a topic and to test the student's comprehension.
It is a self-learning technique, usually offline/online, involving interaction of the student with programmed instructional materials. 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. CAI uses a combination of text, graphics, sound and video in enhancing the learning process. The computer has many purposes in the classroom, and it can be utilized to help a student in all areas of the curriculum. CAI refers to the use of the computer as a tool to facilitate and improve instruction. CAI programs use tutorials, drill and practice, simulation, and problem solving approaches to present topics, and they test the student's understanding
Types of Computer Assisted Instruction
1. Drill-and-practice Drill and practice provide
opportunities or students to repeatedly practice the skills that have
previously been presented and that further practice is necessary for mastery.
2. Tutorial Tutorial activity includes both
the presentation of information and its extension into different forms of work,
including drill and practice, games and simulation.
3. Games Game software often creates a contest to achieve the highest
score and either beat others or beat the computer.
4. Simulation Simulation software can provide
an approximation of reality that does not require the expense of real life or
its risks.
5. Discovery Discovery approach provides a
large database of information specific to a course or content area and
challenges the learner to analyze, compare, infer and evaluate based on their
explorations of the data.
6. Problem Solving This approach helps children
develop specific problem solving skills and strategies.
Benifits of CAI
- Higher interactivity with students
- Economical once it is setup
- Students can repeat tutorials assignments /lessons asa freequently as they want
- Useful in special education
- One-to-one interaction• Great motivator• Freedom to experiment with different options• Instantaneous response/immediate feedback to the answers elicited• Self pacing - allow students to proceed at their own pace• Helps teacher can devote more time to individual students• Privacy helps the shy and slow learner to learns• Individual attention• learn more and more rapidly•Multimedia helps to understand difficult concepts through multi sensoryapproach• Self directed learning – students can decide when, where, and what to learn
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
• Non availability of good CAI packages
• Lack of infrastructure