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Instruction

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Computer-Assisted
Instructional Material

Referred to as CAIMs
Term often used interchangeably with
Computer-Based Instruction (CBI), Web
Based Instruction (WBI), ComputerAssisted Learning (CAL)

Plan for session instructional design

Topic and sub topics

Outcomes
Activities
Resources
Educational tools
Interactivity and communication tools

Computer-Assisted Instructional
Material
(CAIMs) is an interactive instructional
technique whereby a computer is
used to present the instructional
material and monitor the learning that
takes place.
Tools in the teaching learning process
Constructivism approach learning by

doing.

Methods of Delivery

Drill-and-Practice
Tutorial
Simulation Activities
Games
Discovery
Problem Solving

Drill-and-Practice
Opportunity for the learner to
practice material an unlimited
number of times
Best method for material that
requires repeated practice to master
(ex: multiplication tables)

Tutorial

Combines presentation of material with

drill-and-practice, games, or a
simulation to emphasize material and
assist in learning
Most popular method of Computer
Assisted Instruction

Games

Games use the instructional material to

create a contest for the learner
The learner can compete against his
own personal best, the computer, or
other learners while mastering the
material

Simulation

Provides a real-life scenario with the

material to be learned being applied as
it would in the real world
Simulation / imitation provides safety
of learning environment

Discovery

Provides the learner with an

opportunity to draw his own
conclusions
Presents learner with a wealth of
material on a topic and allows the
learner to seek answers on his own

Problem Solving

Problem solving presents material in

such a way as to develop problem
solving rationale
Mainly used in children to develop
problem solving skills

Pros of Computer Assisted

Instruction

One-on-one interaction

Freedom to experiment with learning options

Privacy for shy/slow learners

Learners learn more and more rapidly
Self-directed learning allows learners to
decide when, where and what to learn

Tools for Designing CAIM

Text
Audio/Video
Multiple-choice
Problems
Immediate Feedback
Exercises / Tests

Cons of Computer Assisted

Instruction

Overuse of multimedia can detract from

intended learning objectives
Inability to ask a person a question when
material is not understood
Equipment can malfunction

What Kind of Learners

Benefit?

Independent
Self-motivated
Enjoy receiving frequent feedback

What Kind of Learners Need

Tailored/modified CAIM Tools?

Less motivated learners

Those who require a lot of human
interaction
Learners who are distracted easily

Basic instructions on how to utilize available,

free computer software's in CAIMs
development

Highlight paradigm ship go to slide

show then, action plan, and click
hyperlink
To put button: slide show action
button

Computer-Assisted
Instructional Material

Some CAIM sites for you to check out:

http://www.inspiration.com/
www.deped.gov.ph

Reminder in constructing
CAIMs

Make used of a power point

7 words in one line
7 lines in a slide

Do not used capital letter

for it is boastful or demanding.

Thank you for listening.

God bless & Mabuhay !