Alternate Strategy for the Production of Courseware for Computer Delivery.

摘要

Although numerous studies and examples have demonstrated the effectiveness of CAI (computer aided instruction) many Air Force leaders express dissatisfaction with their CAI systems. User satisfaction reflects the effectiveness of the CAI which is, in turn, a function of the method used to create the training system. The methods used to produce the courseware, or subject-matter content, are the most costly part of a CAI system and contribute to its training effectiveness. This thesis investigated the field of computer-delivered instruction, proposed an alternate strategy for producing CAI courseware and applied the strategy to a Military Airlift Command training requirement. The strategy was thereby tested for feasibility and when compared with other strategies, the experimental method was found to cost less. The resulting training system was tested for effectiveness by comparison with traditional instruction methods and found to require less training time, yield better proficiency test scores and saved the Military Airlift Command over $10.8 million in direct training cost. (Author)