Computer-based Learning CYS Technology I

Agenda n Preface n Terminology n A taxonomy and examples n Research

Coming to Terms with Terms n Computer-Assisted Instruction n Computer-Based Instruction n Computer-Managed Instruction n Computer-Based Learning

Software Categories n Drill and practice n Tutorial n Simulations n Problem-solving n Tools

Taxonomy of Educational Uses n Experiencing n Informing n Reinforcing n Integrating n Utilizing

Research in CBL n Descriptive n Effectiveness n Design n Cost effectiveness n Hypermedia

Descriptive Research n Snapshot: “where we are” –numbers –uses n Becker, et al. n Ongoing

Effectiveness n Early studies n Meta-analyses: Kulik n Criticism: Clark

Design n Screen layout n Student-computer dialogue n Degree of user control

Cost-Effectiveness n Computers vs. traditional instruction n Alternative approaches to CBL n Determining true costs

Hypermedia n Interaction n Anchored instruction n Tutor vs. tool