New Bird on the Branch:: Artificial Intelligence and Computer‐Assisted Instruction

• Autores: Jo Anne Wyer
• Localización: Innovations in education and teaching international, ISSN 1470-3297, Vol. 21, Nº 3, 1984, págs. 185-191
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • When artificial intelligence (AI) ‘marries’ computer‐assisted instruction (CAI), the result is ‘intelligent CAI’ (ICAI). This paper surveys some of the intelligent CAI programs that have been authored, and differentiates them from traditional ‘frame‐oriented’ CAI.

    ICAI programs have several characteristics in common: they differentiate the material to be taught from the method of teaching; they allow students to learn via discovery and develop their problem‐solving skills; they create an internal ‘model’ of the student's learning; and they exhibit a variety of tutoring strategies. ICAI programs attempt to emulate the best traits of human tutors and have done so with varying degrees of success. While the frame‐oriented style of CAI seems to be a cost‐efficient information delivery system, the ICAI approach perhaps uses the computer to its fullest potential while at the same time being more responsive to the student.

    There are many constraints, however, on adopting ICAI in a widespread manner: ICAI systems are complex and exacting to author; the use of natural language with computers is still in its infancy; and computing power is often at a premium. Nevertheless, it seems worthwhile to entertain the possibilities for computers in teaching, not necessarily as a substitute for any other (existing) media, but for the unique contribution this virtually untapped resource can make.