Definition
In computer-based learning (CBL), the computer is used for instructional purposes whereas the computer hard- and software as well as the peripherals and input devices are key components of the educational environment. CBL assists individuals in learning using multiple representations of information for a specific educational purpose. Common innovative realizations of CBL to improve teaching and learning are hypertext, simulations, and microworlds.
Theoretical Background
The development of the first integrated circuit by Noyce and Kilby in the late 1950s marked the dawn of the role of computer technology in education. In the following years the microcomputer was developed featuring audio, colors, peripherals, and input devices, as well as a graphical user interface (Ifenthaler 2010). In CBL, the computer is regarded as the key component of the educational environment. Individuals are assisted...
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Ifenthaler, D. (2012). Computer-Based Learning. In: Seel, N.M. (eds) Encyclopedia of the Sciences of Learning. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-1428-6_499
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