elf-control of learning pace this promotes self-confidence because it gives the student a feeling of control over what is being learned, as well as the feeling of being an active participant in their own education (Peck & Dorricott, 1994).
Also, contrary to traditional teaching methods, CAI forces the student to remain focused on the topic at hand (Thomas & Clapp, 1989). In a classroom, it is easy for students to simply nod their heads every time the teacher looks in their direction. However, CAI programs insure that students pay attention and understand by constantly testing them on the information they are being taught; this is especially helpful in teaching subjects with which students often have difficulty such as math or reading (Thomas & Clapp, 1989).
CAI is also effective in that it provides more practical examples of the subject area's general domain than those often found in textbook; in this sense, CAI provides students with virtually a hands-on experience (Mumford, 1992). In other words, CAI exposes students to experiences or simulations
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