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Does anyone out there have a good definition for computer aided
instruction?
We know what it means, but just how can you say it? :-}

TIA,
Sherri Ireson
Middle Georgia College
Division of Developmental Studies sireson@warrior.mgc.peachnet.edu

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Sherri,

This is straight out of the Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
Hope it helps. The main emphasis is on self-instruction.

Tracy Southworth
Librarian for Information Technologies
Medical College of Pennsylvania and Hahnemann University


 MeSH HEADING:  COMPUTER-ASSISTED INSTRUCTION
 SCOPE:  A self-learning technique, usually online, involving
        interaction of the student with  programmed instructional
        materials.
NOTE:  DIAGNOSIS, COMPUTER-ASSISTED is also available
YEAR of ENTRY:  91; was COMPUTER  ASSISTED INSTRUCTION
1974-90
SEARCH NOTE:  use COMPUTER-ASSISTED INSTRUCTION to search
COMPUTER  ASSISTED INSTRUCTION 1974-90
REFERENCES:
Used For:
        programmed instruction, computerized
        self-instruction programs, computerized

(The scope note for Programmed instruction follows)

 MeSH HEADING:  PROGRAMMED INSTRUCTION SCOPE:
 A teaching method which employs self-instructional programs enabling the
student to learn at his own pace. Teaching  machines or programmed
textbooks may be used.
  NOTE:  IM      CATALOG: form qualif   /programmed instruction &
double forms are available
YEAR of ENTRY:  66
REFERENCES:
Used For:
        programmed learning
        self-instruction programs
        textbooks, programmed