In view of the growing interest in and use of instructional simulations, a systematic approach to their development is described, including references to literature sources and to simulations already developed. Historical background, problems, and advantages of the use of instructional simulation are covered, and numerous definitions of often-used…

Over 100 different sets of computer assisted instruction (CAI) learning materials developed at the Florida State University CAI Center are briefly described in this document. Programs are listed by title; information about each title includes the amount of character storage required on the disks packs within the CAI system, audience level, student…

The third volume of a three volume study of the development and effectiveness of a computer-assisted instruction (CAI) course in undergraduate Physics contains the CAI curriculum. It is broken up into two parts, that is the 1500 CAI course and the problem sets presented via the 1440 computer. For a background and summary of the project see volume…

A test of the relative effects of verbal definitions and numerical examples as correctional feedback in a computer-assisted learning task. (MM)

Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI) is surveyed in terms of both the extent of research progress as well as the degree of utilization for this new technological approach to education. After a brief review of some of the critical terminology used to describe research progress within CAI, a conceptual framework by which to consider current…

The authors "analyze some of the factors within CAI that may cause changes in teacher role, discuss "some of the obvious role functions that will undergo shifts as CAI becomes a more permanent activity, and "conclude with a brief statement on potential implications for teacher training. (Author/LS)

Research and development efforts at the Florida State University Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) Center have centered on four main area: (1) computer systems development, (2) research, (3) instructional product development, and (4) instructional validation and service. Progress on Project THEMIS was made on developing learner strategies,…

The world of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) involves a set o complex multi-role human/computer interactions. One important aspect of this interaction concerns the analysis of response data for scientific or instructional purposes. This paper describes the human/computer operational interactions that the personnel at the Florida State…

Research and development activities during 1971 of the Computer Assisted Instruction Center at Florida State University are summarized in this report. Discussions of activities are grouped under sponsorship categories: the research areas and project efforts which are described under the sponsorship category of the Office of Naval Research are…

Individualized instruction presents problems in measurement which challenge the conventional measurement paradigms. Measurement techniques must take into consideration the problems of item variance characteristics of computer-assisted instruction (CAI), idiosyncratic learning sequences, and lack of a model for effectiveness assessment. The…

This investigation explored those characteristics of training variables that might be incorporated into the design of computerized training devices and systems for, or in, computer controlled training (CCT). Memory aids, computer controlled graphics, electronics circuit analysis, and CCT training schedules were studied. Findings included the…

Three generic types of information processing (IP) models are considered in this paper. They are: the General Problem Solver, developed by Simon; interactive natural language models exemplified by the work of Weizenbaum, and the quantitative instructional models developed by Atkinson. These were selected primarily because of their potential for…

In this second volume of a three volume study of a collegiate level computer-assisted instruction (CAI) course in undergraduate physics the course objectives are summarized and the learning materials and evaluative instruments used in the study are presented. For a complete description of the project see volume one (EM009605). For the computer…

The concept of an information management system is presented in order that the major educational functions can be conceptionally and operationally integrated within one computer center during the seventies. These major informational functions include: (1) information retrieval of administrative data; (2) scientific computing; and (3)…