Abstract

In January of 1969 twelve terminal for computer-assisted instruction (CAI), each consisting of a key set and a television display (fig. 1), were installed in a small room in Washington Elementary School, Champaign, Illinois, as part of the Programmed Logic for Automatic Teaching Operation (PLATO) project at the University of lllinoi, Urbana. We wi hed to learn how the computer could but be used to supplement the arithmetic classroom. Therefore, we experimented widely in the types of lesson we wrote. Moreover, we involved children of all age and ability group available in the K-6 school, including the educable mentally handicapped (EMH).

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