COMPUTER-ADMINISTERED INSTRUCTION VERSUS TRADITIONALLY ADMINISTERED INSTRUCTION: ECONOMICS,

Abstract

An attempt is made to assay the economics of computer-administered instruction (CAI) versus traditionally administered instruction (TAI) in controlling the structure of the learner's stimulus environment in teaching and training situations. There is a discussion of the need for a sound, objective economic appraisal of the value to society as a whole of increments in the breadth and depth of education in the population, and of the influence of varying rates with which these increments are brought about. The necessity for reliable, objective information concerning cost data is emphasized. Projected cost/effectiveness comparisons based on the assumption of equal effectiveness for CAI and TAI are discussed for both civilian and military instruction. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1967
Accession Number
AD0656613

Entities

People

  • Felix F. Kopstein
  • Robert J. Seidel

Organizations

  • George Washington University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computers
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Environment
  • Gamification
  • Instructions
  • Programmed Instruction
  • Teaching Methods
  • Training

Readers

  • Economics
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis