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CAI PROGRAM [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1994-06-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Education Theory and Methods
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- computer-assisted instruction program
1, record 1, English, computer%2Dassisted%20instruction%20program
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CAI program 2, record 1, English, CAI%20program
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In a fully computer-assisted instruction program, the computer takes over from the teacher in providing the learner with drill, practice, and revision, as well as testing and diagnosis. The form of the teaching may be simply linear or branching, or it can be extended to thinking and problem solving by simulation. 3, record 1, English, - computer%2Dassisted%20instruction%20program
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Traditional CAI programs are statically organized receptacles structured to embody both the domain and the pedagogical knowledge of expert teachers. 4, record 1, English, - computer%2Dassisted%20instruction%20program
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Since structured objects capture patterns among components, and the components do the job of representing more specific information, variations of instructional information such as wall displays, texts, worksheets, overheads, CAI programs, and filmstrips all can be represented by a single structured object, INSTRUCTIONAL INFORMATION. 5, record 1, English, - computer%2Dassisted%20instruction%20program
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A CAI program incorporating AI programming methods is often called an "Intelligent Computer-Aided Instruction" (ICAI) program or an "Intelligent Tutoring System "(ITS). 6, record 1, English, - computer%2Dassisted%20instruction%20program
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- programme d'enseignement assisté par ordinateur
1, record 1, French, programme%20d%27enseignement%20assist%C3%A9%20par%20ordinateur
proposal, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir fiche "enseignement assisté par ordinateur". 1, record 1, French, - programme%20d%27enseignement%20assist%C3%A9%20par%20ordinateur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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