Naval Academy's CAI Project (Computer-Assisted Instruction Project)

Abstract

Aimed at improving officer education through the use of modern technology, a two-pronged CAI effort was initiated. CAI techniques and methods utilized in the dual projects (CAI-Teletype and CAI-1500) are discussed under three categories: computational, non-computational, and computer management of instruction. Courses in science, engineering, and naval science were developed and tested in the CAI-Teletype Project which then went operational with 125 teletype terminals accessing a Honeywell (GE) 635 computer system. The CAI-1500 Project featured sophisticated student terminals and utilized the IBM 1500 Instructional System in a more extensive, more tutorial manner aimed at replacing parts or all of conventional instructional in selected situations. Instructional modules were developed for four academic courses: General Chemistry, Modern Physics, Naval Operations Analysis, and Basic Russian I.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0746855

Entities

People

  • Helen M. Flint
  • Jesse L. Koontz
  • Leroy C. Rivers
  • W. H. Sandeford

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Central Processing Units
  • Computer Programming
  • Computers
  • Educational Technology
  • Employment
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Image Projectors
  • Instructors
  • Management Personnel
  • Naval Personnel
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Students
  • Trainees
  • United States
  • United States Naval Academy

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  • Technical Research and Report Writing.