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Computer-assisted instruction


  • Here are entered works on an automated method of instruction in which a student interacts directly with instructional materials stored in a computer. Works on the use of computers to assist teachers and administrators in coordinating the instructional process, e.g. retrieving and summarizing performance records and curriculum files, are entered under [Computer managed instruction.]
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  • Variants

    • CAI (Computer-assisted instruction)
    • Computer-aided instruction
    • Computer-assisted learning
    • Computer based instruction
    • Computer-enhanced learning
    • Electronic data processing in programmed instruction
    • ILSs (Integrated learning systems)
    • Integrated learning systems
    • Microcomputer-aided instruction
    • Microcomputer-assisted instruction
    • Microcomputer-assisted learning
    • Microcomputer-based instruction
    • Teaching--Data processing
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  • Sources

    • found: LC database, August 19, 1991.
    • found: Interactive multimedia electronic journal of computer-enhanced learning (a serial).
    • found: ERIC thes.(computer assisted instruction)
    • found: Williams, Y. An evaluation of the effectiveness of integrated learning systems on urban middle school student achievement [thesis], 2012:p. 5 (an ILS is defined as "computer-based system that manages the delivery of curriculum materials to students in order that they are presented with individual programs of work over a number of weeks or months" [citing Williams, A. (2001) Using integrated learning systems to support students with learning difficulties in a comprehensive school. Support for learning, 16(4), p. 174]
    • found: Computer-based integrated learning systems, 1993
    • found: Excelling--raising your grades with high tech, 1985.
  • LC Classification

    • LB1028.5-LB1028.7
  • General Notes

    • Here are entered works on an automated method of instruction in which a student interacts directly with instructional materials stored in a computer. Works on the use of computers to assist teachers and administrators in coordinating the instructional process, e.g. retrieving and summarizing performance records and curriculum files, are entered under [Computer managed instruction.]
  • Editorial Notes

    • [Machine-derived authority record.]
    • subdivision [Computer-assisted instruction] under topical headings, e.g. [Chemistry--Computer-assisted instruction] and subdivisions [Computer-assisted instruction, Computer-assisted instruction for foreign speakers,] and [Computer-assisted instruction for French, [Spanish, etc.] speakers] under individual languages, e.g. [English language--Computer-assisted instruction]
  • Example Notes

    • Note under [Computer managed instruction]
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  • Change Notes

    • 1986-02-11: new
    • 2014-08-12: revised
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