This review describes a meta-analysis of findings from 50 controlled evaluations of intelligent computer tutoring systems. The median effect of intelligent tutoring in the 50 evaluations was to raise test scores 0.66 standard deviations over conventional levels, or from the 50th to the 75th percentile. However, the amount of improvement found in…

Data suggested that computer instruction benefits both girls and boys, but that it is relatively more effective for boys. (Authors)

A curriculum on the language arts was designed especially for hearing-impaired students for use with computer-assisted instruction (CAI). Basically the third-grade level is approximated in the curriculum which is designed as a supplementary but self-contained set of lessons. There are 214 lessons of 20-30 exercises each, approximately sufficient…

In response to Congressional direction, an assessment was undertaken of programs developed by the Department of Defense (DoD) that can be made available to civilian organizations to provide immediate support and assistance to upgrade skills for better civilian employment opportunities. The assessment focuses on interactive courseware programs and…