Computer Based Learning - Benefits, Uses, Potential and Pitfalls Description This product is an A4 booklet covering the advantages and disadvantages of computer based learning. Target audience The booklet is intended for people who want to begin to use computer based learning (CBL). However, it has many details that may be useful for anyone already using CBL. Objectives The booklet is intended to guide the reader through some of the implications of using CBL. It will help the reader to establish what are the advantages and disadvantages for both students and teachers. Contents The booklet contains the many different forms of CBL, why CBL is an innovative and benficial teaching method, and the problems associated with all forms of CBL, including areas such as equipment and finance. Producer This booklet was written by Mr John Edwards at the Educational Technology Service, University of Bristol, Royal Fort Annexe, Bristol, BS8 1UJ, tel: 0272 303500, fax: 0272 255985, email: ets@uk.ac.bristol. The work was funded by the Information Technology Training Initiative (ITTI). Order from Mrs Jean Burgan CVCP/ USDU, Level 6, University House Sheffield, S10 2NT Tel: 0742 725248 Fax : 0742 728705 e-mail j.burgan@sheffield.ac.uk Price to UK HE : 3 pounds _______________________________________________________________________ | | | In general the copyright for material on the NISS Bulletin Board | | is held by the CHEST & NISS Centre (University of Bath) or by the | | authors. | | | | Copying or reproduction of the material is permitted provided that | | | | (a) the source is acknowledged | | and (b) the material is not used for commercial gain. | | | | However, material must not be made available outside the academic | | community without prior consent. | |_______________________________________________________________________|