... the current teaching methods. This is Computer Aided Learning - in that the computer, being a program of some sort, is an aid to an overall learning strategy - which in itself is a conglomeration of other methods of instruction, (e.g. the lecture, tutorial sheets, text books etc.). Many see Computer Assisted Learning (CAL), as a supplement to regular instruction, as a possible way to improve the quality of education in developing countries. Good educational software can be reproduced at nominal cost, and well-designed educational games can sustain interest and curiosity even in an otherwise dull school environment. Many local governments have started providing computers in schools. Computers have the potential to both directly improve learning and indirectly increase attendance by making school more attractive. Controlled experiments have demonstrated that a good CAL program can achieve the same results as a good teacher, often in less time. Anything, which a ...

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