An Authoring Aid for the PLATO IV CAI System. Lesson Moniform

摘要

This text is a programmed guide for the use of HumRRO-developed authoring aids for the PLATO IV Computer-Administered Instruction (CAI) system. These authoring aids, which we call Monitoring Formats (MONIFORMS), may be used by any individual who is preparing instructional material for the PLATO IV system. MONIFORMS represent partially completed codes in the TUTOR programming language and are used to create certain frequently used question types, such as multiple choice, constructed response, and matching questions. MONIFORMS require the author to provide only information relevant to his specific question, such as the text for the question, feedback messages for correct and incorrect responses, and instructions for analyzing the student's response. A user of MONIFORMS need not to be skilled in the TUTOR programming language. He need know only basic editing procedures for the PLATO system. In addition, question preparation time is greatly reduced; any question prepared with MONIFORMS can be completed within 10-15 minutes. This text contains only guidance for question preparation using MONIFORMS. Individuals interested in the rationale and development process of MONIFORMS are referred to a companion document (HumRRO report in preparation), 'MONIFORMS as Authoring Aids for the PLATO IV CAI System.' The material in this guide is also available in CAI form on the PLATO IV system in Lesson 'moniform'. (Author)