Effectiveness Of Cai On Ict In Terms Of Achievement Of B. Ed. Students Of Indore District

Computer Assisted Instruction or Computer Aided Instruction (CAI) includes the use of computers to teach academic skills and to promote communication and language development. It includes computer modeling and computer tutorials.CAI uses a combination of text, graphics, sound and video in enhancing the learning process. CAI programs use tutorials, drill and practice, simulation, and problem solving approaches to present topics, and they test the student’s understanding. Typical CAI provides text or multimedia content, multiple-choice questions, problems, immediate feedback, notes on incorrect responses, summary of students’ performance, exercises for practice, worksheets and tests etc. The sample comprised of 107 students pursuing B. Ed. course studying in two sections of 60 students each at School of Education, D.A.V.V., Indore during the 2011-12 academic session. The achievement of students was assessed with the help of a researcher made Criterion Reference Test consisting of 40 questions. The findings of this study was” CBCRI (Computer Based Classroom Instruction) is significantly more effective than traditional instruction in terms of Achievement of B. Ed. students”. Key words: Computer, Classroom Instruction, method of instruction, programs, instructional material