COMPUTER ASSISTED

INSTRUCTION
Dhanya K Chandran
I MSc Nursing
 DEFINITION

• CAI is an interactive instructional

technique whereby a computer is
used to present the instructional
material and monitor the learning that
takes place.
 BASIC ASSUMPTIONS

• Instruction for a number of learners

at a time
• Automatic recording of the learner’s
performance
• Variety in the use of methods and
techniques
DRILL & PRACTICE
TUTORIAL
LOGO
GAMES
SIMULATION
 EXPERTS NEEDED FOR CAI

• Computer Engineer

• Lesson writer

• System Operator
 DEVELOPMENT OF
PROGRAMMED INSTRUCTION

• Preparatory phase

• Writing phase
 Writing Phase
• Present the material in frames

• Provide answers for confirmation or

correction of student responses:

• Use prompts to guide students’ response:

• Provide careful sequential of the frames

• Validation phase:
 IMPLIMENTATION OF CAI

• Teacher should review the computer

programme or online activity

• Review all websites and links

• Writing programmes
ROLE OF TEACHER IN CAI
ADVANTAGES
SUMMARY
 BIBLIOGRAPHY
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• R.Sudha. Nursing education principles and
concepts. Jaypee Publications.
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