Computer-based education has been extensively studied in the last two decades. Such studies have shown that applications of computers, such as computer-aided instruction (CAI) and computer-managed instruction (CMI), can be useful in some facets of education, especially teaching basic skills and for drills. CAI is the use of a computer to help…

Computer systems comprised of a central computer, terminal, software programs, and a communication channel are being placed in charge of thousands of students for individualized instruction in various subject areas. The most prevalent uses of the computer as a teaching instrument include (1) drill and practice, (2) tutorial, (3) dialogue, and (4)…

A project studied the feasibility of delivering instructional modules via a computer-managed instructional system for preparing and certifying inservice vocational education teachers. The project developed a computer-based system to deliver and manage instructional modules, developed and field tested twenty instructional modules, and developed a…