Computer Based Instruction

WHY CBI?

• need for lifelong learning
• growth of non-traditional students
• learner at a distance

Advantages of CBI

• consistency of content delivery
• training to remote locations
• tracking learner progress
• standardized testing
• addressing diverse learner needs
• practice through simulation
• and more...

CBI as Systems Model

• Input
• Process
• Output

CBI Output

• Learning Outcome

CBI Process Units

• Instructional Strategy Design
• CBI Design
• External Support

CBI Inputs

• Self-Directedness
• Computer Self-Efficacy
• Learning Goal Level

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Conclusions

• Learner characteristics play an important role in CBI design
• CBI design is interwoven with other input and process elements

Conclusions

• Learning goal level impacts instructional design AND instructional control component of CBI design
• Internal AND external supports are important

Conclusions

• The theory presented brings together many important variables and aligns them for effective CBI