Comparison of Two Teaching Strategies in Computer-Assisted Instruction

Abstract

Three experiments were run using the SCHOLAR CAI system to teach geography to high-school students. The experiments compared a method of teaching derived from analysis of human tutors (Tutorial Mode) vs. a method derived from programmed instruction (Block-Test Mode). In the three experiments, Block-Test Mode was systematically converged toward Tutorial Mode in order to pinpoint what aspects of teaching strategy affected student's learning. Tutorial Mode was significantly more effective in the first two experiments, and nonsignificantly in the third.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1974
Accession Number
AD0785900

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  • Allan M. Collins

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  • BBN Technologies

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  • Abstracts
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Databases
  • Geography
  • Information Processing
  • Instructions
  • Language
  • Learning
  • Military Research
  • New York
  • Programmed Instruction
  • Psychology
  • Schools
  • South America
  • Students
  • Teaching Methods
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  • Education

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