Computer-Based Assessment (CBA) involves administering tests electronically by recording and assessing responses using computers or electronic devices. Computer Based Instruction (CBI) uses computers for educational purposes through various methods like drill and practice, tutorials, educational games, and simulations. CBI provides content, questions, feedback, and notes to students at their own pace. It allows for individualized and self-directed learning. CBA and CBI offer advantages over traditional methods like one-on-one interaction, motivation, experimentation, self-pacing, and help for teachers and students.

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Computer Based Assessment
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Computer Based Instruction
Computer-Based Assessment (CBA)
A Computer-Based Assessment (CBA), also known as Computer-Based Testing (CBT), e-
assessment, computerized testing and computer-administered testing, is a method of
administering tests in which the responses are electronically recorded, assessed, or both. As the
name implies, Computer-Based Assessment makes use of a computer or an equivalent electronic
device such as a cell phone or PDA. CBA systems enable educators and trainers to author,
schedule, deliver, and report on surveys, quizzes, tests and exams. Computer- Based Assessment
may be a stand-alone system or a part of a virtual learning environment, possibly accessed via
the World Wide Web.
Computer Based Instruction (C.B.I.)
Use of computers in education is referred by many
names such as:
 Computer Assisted Instruction (C.A.I.)
 Computer Assisted Learning (C.A.L.)
 Computer Based Education (C.B.E.)
 Computer Based Instruction (C.B.I.)
 Computer Enriched Instruction (C.E.I.)
 Computer Managed Instruction (C.M.I.)

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Types of Computer Based Instruction C.B.I.
 Drill and practice
 Tutorial
 Educational games
 Simulation
 Problem solving
 Informational instruction
 Tutorial
 Practical work-oriented instruction
Typical C.B.I. provides:
 Text or multimedia content
 Multiple choice questions
 Problems
 Immediate feedback
 Notes on incorrect responses
Technologies of
Instruction
Hardware Software
System
software
Application
software
Courseware

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 Summarizes students performance
 Exercises for practice
 Worksheets and test
Characteristics of Computer based Instruction
 Two way interaction
 Stored instructional program
 Student’s responses
 Individualized instruction
 Problem solving
 Drill & Practice
Basic Assumptions:
 Instruction for a number of learners at a time
 Automatic recording of the learner’s performance
 Variety in the use of methods and techniques
 Coping with quality
 Taking over time consuming tables
Advantages of C.B.I:
 One to one interaction
 Great motivator
 Freedom to experiment with different options
 Self pacing-allow student to proceed at their own pace
 Helps teacher-can devote more time to individual student
 Individual attention
 Privacy helps the shy and slow learners to learn
 Learn more and more rapidly
 Self directed learning

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Reference:
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http://www.slideshare.net/gerkush/lecture-3-computerbased-assessment
Date: 26/5/2014