What behaviourism brings to computers Computers and educators Computers useful for learning enhancement. Concrete examples, modelling and creating expectations are made easier. Computer capacity as electronic blackboard with educator in control. Educators and computers Educators present electronic multimedia stimulation to gain attention and response, to inform learners of learning objectives, and to recall prior knowledge.
New material is presented as virtual reality.
Computers and learners Engage attention. Constant repetition capacity. Drill and practice software for stimulus- response exercises, especially those based on operant conditioning and contiguity . Learners and computers Rehearsal exercises to maintain information in short term memory. Responses to stimuli in software tutorials.