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A mini-computer configuration for CAI: a systems engineering view

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Computer assisted instruction (CAI) has not impacted the educational world with the degree of success which early proponents predicted. Although CAI has proven to be a more efficient learning tool than common traditional methods in specific instances, the overall success of such systems has been sporadic. There is no question that a well-designed and correctly implemented CAI system can be highly effective; however, several important factors must be overcome to guarantee a reasonable amount of success. These are:• Overcoming the present high cost of hardware while still providing a reliable system having acceptable display capability.• Developing a software real-time operating system which guarantees fast response times.• Authoring high quality courseware.

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    cover image ACM SIGARCH Computer Architecture News
    ACM SIGARCH Computer Architecture News  Volume 2, Issue 3
    October 1973
    16 pages
    ISSN:0163-5964
    DOI:10.1145/1216456
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    Published: 01 October 1973
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