Computer assisted instruction programs as a productivity tool inengineering education

摘要

The use of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) programs inengineering education is examined with reference to thediscipline-specific design of CAI programs, software evaluation, and theauthoring of CAI programs. It is suggested that the benefits of CAIprograms in the engineering environment are endless. Although designedto supplement the traditional classroom, CAI programs could also bemodified and used instead of normal instruction, since as long as thesoftware is creative and motivating it can be an integral part of thecourse. Much valuable classroom time could then be used to teach othernecessary concepts