Computer Assisted Instruction; Some Techno-Economic Factors

Abstract

Successful implementation and use of any CAI system requires that careful attention be given to the costs and benefits of CAI in the chosen environment. This paper considers costs as a function of system utilization factors and size and geographic dispersion of the student population. Comparisons are made between three generic CAI systems -- a system with several thousand terminals, a system with 128 terminals and a system where the computer is integral with each terminal.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA008802

Entities

People

  • Robert C. Butman

Organizations

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Training
  • Computers
  • Courses (Education)
  • Dispersions
  • Efficiency
  • Environment
  • Flow Rate
  • Instructors
  • Maintenance Costs
  • Materials
  • Military Training
  • Money
  • Programmed Instruction
  • Students
  • Terminals
  • Training

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  • Computer Science.
  • Systems Analysis and Design