Computer assisted instruction

CAI

1. COMPUTER ASSISTED INSTRUCTION

2. INTRODUCTION Computers have become omnipresent and ubiquitous today and found in every walk of life. Computer influence every sphere of human activity and bring many changes in education, health care, scientific research, social sciences, law, music and painting .

3. DEFINITIONS : 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. OR A self-learning technique, usually offline/online, involving the interaction of students with programmed instructional materials.

4. TERMINOLOGY Terminology Meaning CBT Computer Based Training/Test CAI Computer Assisted Instruction CAL Computer Assisted Learning WBT Web Based Training/Tutorial CALL Computer Assisted Language Learning WBI Web Based Instruction

5. M ODES OF CAI

6. DRILL AND PRACTICE METHOD SIMPLEST LEVEL OF CAI. DRILL AND PRACTICE PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO REPEATEDLY PRACTICE THE SKILLS THAT THEY HAVE PREVIOUSLY LEARNED AND FURTHER PRACTICE NECESSARY FOR MASTERY .

7. CRITERIA OF DRILL AND PRACTICE METHOD Format is interactive User can establish the pace Provision made the progression in levels of difficulty Items of same level came selected at random Employs motivational technique Rewards presented for correct responses Incorrect responses handled appropriately Teacher can modify content

8. TUTORIAL MODE The program tutors or teaches the student a body of knowledge by presenting information and asking questions , giving hints if students. Tutorials can free the faculty members from teaching some of the routine basic material. At the same time the students may find the tutorials more interesting and fun than the instructor’s lecture.

9. SIMULATION Clear direction Simple keyboard paddle use Realistic situation for role playing High level of interest is maintained throughout Results predicted in user impulse Varying levels of difficulty

10. 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

11. ADVANTAGES OF CAI 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

12. Cont . Privacy helps the shy and slow learner to learns Individual attention learn more and more rapidly Multimedia helps to understand difficult concepts through multi-sensory approach Self-directed learning – students can decide when, where, and what to learn

13. 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

14. COMPUTER ASSISTED LEARNING

15. INTRODUCTION E-learning, the way a person learn and communicate electronically, is emerging as a key application of the internet. E-learning covers a wide set of application and processes, such as web –based learning, computer based learning, virtual class rooms, and digital collaboration

16. DEFINITION “Computer assisted learning is to convey a vast amount of information in a very short period if time.it is powerful of reinforcing concepts and topics first introduced to students through textbook and discussion in the classroom. Computer assessed learning enables in a powerful way to comprehend complex concepts” - Prof .Hussein Ashram It refers to anything delivered, enabled, or mediated by electronic technology for the explicit purpose of learning

17. TYPES OF COMPUTER ASSISTED LEARNING Computer Assisted Instruction -When computer is used as an aid to teaching method of instruction, it is called computer assisted instruction. Computer Managed Instruction -It is defined as the use of computer programs for the online management of the instructional process.

18. MODELS OF COMPUTER ASSISTED LEARNING DRILL AND PRACTICE MODE TUTORIAL METHOD LABORATORY MODE CASE-SIMULATION MODE CONSULTANT ROLE

19. PURPOSES OF CAL It supports educational and organisational goals Improved training cost Decreased material cost Increased productivity Standardization

20. Cont. It supports the learner’s development. Real time access Freedom to fail Improved retention Personalized learning

21. Cont. Nurtures a learning organization and community Ongoing access to resource Knowledge management Encourage sharing Learners of choice

22. CLASS ROOM E-LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES Classroom e-learning technologies Internet Technologies Web Technology Digital Learning resources Computer mediated communication

23. Digital learning resources This includes placing word document on the web for students to download and print or making PowerPoint presentation available after lecture to create web pages that make use of the media to create web pages that make use of the media to streamed digital video and simple interactive CAL like programs.

24. ADVANTAGES OF COMPUTER ASSISTED LEARNING Each student receives instruction at his own pace. Each student responds continuously as he receives instruction. All units learning are broken down into sub units and small elements of learning. Students can access the computer at any place. Students can learn through their own ways and style. i.e., through examples through case studies or through problems. Students can test their learning at any time of progress. The computer is consistent, relevant and approving of every student. The program author can update a computer lesson as anew knowledge is identified.

25. DISADVANTAGES OF COMPUTER ASSISTED LEARNING Cost Factors Content control Lack of formal communication among user With excessive use of CAL, artistic competence of students takes a back seat. It produces more mental and physical stress as compared to other methods of teaching. It does not help in developing language proficiency which depends more on direct experience with the reality. As students cannot interact with the computers in a human language, the mechanical response by punching keys can become dull and frustrating.

26. Computer mediated communication Email -The most popular internet tool used for exchange messages between individuals Mailing List - It uses to enable communication among groups of people. Individuals send e mails to list email address and receive a copy of all emails send to that address. Computer Conferencing - It enables group of people to hold discussion by reading and posting text messages on a computer system

27. Video Conferencing -A means by small group of geographical distant people can hold discussion at real time, during which they are able to hear and see each other. Hybrid system -Systems such as a web board combine threaded discussion list IRC. Email lists allowing users to switch between the people depending on the nature of discussion. It also offers facility to share documents and images

28. CONCLUSION Technology results in new designs and devices as also new ideas and process. Educational technology is the application of the scientific knowledge in a systematic way to improve the efficiency of the process of learning and instruction. It is considered as the technology of education more than technology in education.

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