{"id":110,"date":"2025-01-08T09:30:22","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T09:30:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/routledgelearning.com\/theadultlearner\/?post_type=content&p=110"},"modified":"2025-02-21T16:01:55","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T16:01:55","slug":"chapter-14-effective-computer-based-instruction-for-adults","status":"publish","type":"content","link":"https:\/\/routledgelearning.com\/theadultlearner\/student-guide\/chapter-14-effective-computer-based-instruction-for-adults\/","title":{"rendered":"Chapter 14: Effective computer-based instruction for adults"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Abstract<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The rapid advances in technology, the need for lifelong learning, and the growth of non-traditional students have encouraged the use of the computer as a method of instructional delivery. In fact, computer-based instruction (CBI) is fast becoming a routine part of learners\u2019 lives. Unfortunately, research on CBI has been largely atheoretical and not focused on adult learners. It is generally believed that CBI provides consistency of content delivery, more readily provides training to remote locations, eliminates costs associated with employees\u2019 travel, provides means of tracking learners\u2019 progress, provides standardized testing, offers learner flexibility in controlling and pacing learning, provides for diverse learning needs, provides opportunities for practice through simulation, provides greater retention, and reduces instructional time. The units of the theory are the basic building blocks from which the investigator constructs the theory. The units represent those things whose interactions constitute the realm of the theory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learning objectives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Learners will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Identify the implications of computer-based instruction (CBI) in adult learning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Evaluate how CBI theory relates to the core principles of andragogy and its practical implications.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Definition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Computer-based instruction (CBI): use of the computer as a method of instructional delivery in training or education materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Brainstorming<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    What do you think is the future of computer-based learning?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Question<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Why do adults decide to participate in computer-based learning? What are the benefits? Are there any downsides?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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