THE PILOT/APL CAI SYSTE M J .D . Robertson and D .D . Hearn QIS Dept ., Western Illinois Universit y Macomb, Illinois Universit y Macomb, Illinios 6145 5 INTRODUCTIO N Broadly speaking, computer-assisted instruction (CAI) can be define d as human/machine symbiosis within a framework of an instructional strategy . In order for the human/machine symbiosis to occur, it is necessary t o program the computer to follow an instructional strategy : drill an d practice, tutorial, inquiry, problem solving, simulation, or game playing . The difficulties involved in the creation of courseware are of grea t concern to CAI system designers . Numerous CAI systems have been develope d that attempt to simplify the courseware creation process . The PILOT/APL system is proposed to fill the gap between those systems that purport t o be easily used and those that provide a broad range for writing course ware in any of the major instructional strategies . This system is a means for the CAI system designer to involve the non-computer oriente d educator in courseware development . This paper describes the simple commands of the PILOT language an d discusses the authors' merging of PILOT with
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