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COMPUTER ASSISTED
LEARNING
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INTRODUCTION

 In advanced countries computers are being used widely for

classroom interaction and a beginning has been made in our
country too. For classroom instruction, the computer can be used as
a substitute as well as aid to the teachers. The classroom uses of
computers includes invidualization of instruction, display of
information, evaluation of student and illustration of abstract idea
by computer graphic and diagram.

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DEFINITION

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“Computer assisted learning is an interactive instruction technique
whereby a computer is used to present the instructional material
for the learning that takes place”
(KP NEERAJA)
“Computer assisted learning or computer aided learning is defined
as learning through computers with subjects wise learning
package /material”
( MIFFLIN.A)
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HISTORY

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 In the 1980s, the first computer assisted learning became available
to university students.
Educational events:
 Education commission (1964-66), called kothari commission:
introduction of vocational courses.
 National policy of education (1968): introduction of correspondence
courses.
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HISTORY

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CONT…

 Edgerdale: cone of learning, cone of experience (audio-visual

methods in teaching, 3rd ed. New york, 1969).
 Jacques delors: the four pillars of education, 1996(learning to be,
learning to do, learning to know, learning to live together
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TERMINOLOGIES

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Terminology Meaning
CBT Computer Based Training/Test
CAI Computer Assisted Instruction
CAL Computer Assisted Learning
WBT Web Based Training/Tutorial
CALL Computer Assisted Language Learning
WBI Web Based Instruction
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GOALS

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 To modify their curriculum and teaching methods to be
computer-compliant.
 To is to stimulate and develop the assimilation/learning
capacity of students
 To increase the effectiveness and productivity teachers
 To develop easily understandable and attractive tutorials
and demonstrations
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TYPES OF COMPUTER ASSISTED
LEARNING

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 DRILL AND PRACTICE
 TUTORIAL
 PROBLEM SOLVING
 SIMULATION
 TOOL SOFTWARE
 COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
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BARRIERS TO ADOPTION OF COMPUTER ASSISTED

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LEARNING

 LACK OF AVAILABILITY OF COURSE WARE

 LACK OF COMPATIBILITY
 RESISTANCE OF FACULTY
 HIGH COST
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ADVANTAGES:

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 It reduces the number of animals used in teaching.
 Viewing on-line resources allow students (for example surgery for
veterinary students).
 Material can be revised repeatedly,
 Improving knowledge retention and skill development, without the
use of animals.
 It enables self-paced and independent learning.
 It can be accessed remotely
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DISADVANTAGES

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 The need for teachers and training directors to move from accepted
methods
 The diversity of computing hardware and CAL languages.
 The cost of hardware,
 Some skills cannot be taught adequately using CAL alone.
 Computing power and internet connectivity.
 Cal software development is labour intensive
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CONCLUSION

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