Computer-Assisted-Instruction (CAI)
The term CAI has been used for any program where the computer does the teaching directly. In addition, CAI
has often been used relatively synonymously with various other terms such as computer-assisted learning,
computer-based learning, computer-enhanced instruction, etc. For the purposes of this study, CAI refers to mode
of instruction in which a student directly interacts with a computer and learns through lessons programmed into
the computer. Here, computer is used for instructional tasks. The role of the teacher is to provide guidance to
students in using this teacher-independent, self-instructional material on a computer at school or at home. The
CAI uses instructional software that may broadly be classified in one of the following: tutorial, drill-and-practice,
simulation, instructional gaming, and problem solving (Figure 3).
Computer Assisted Instruction