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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.
Types of CAI
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.
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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.
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3. Games Game software often creates a contest to achieve the highest score and either beat others or beat the computer.
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4. Simulation Simulation software can provide an approximation of reality that does not require the expense of real life or its risks.
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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.
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6. Problem Solving This approach helps children develop specific problem solving skills and strategies.
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Advantages of CAI
⌬one-to-one interaction.
⌬great motivator.
⌬freedom to experiment with different options.
⌬multimedia helps to understand difficult concepts through multi sensory approach.
⌬self directed learning – students can decide when, where, and what to learn.
Disadvantages 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.
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