Teaching machine

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/teaching-machine

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Who invented Teaching machine?Sidney L. Pressey in the mid-1920s
2. What is the key principle?Behavioral reinforcement and sequential mastery learning
3. What is the applications?Broad range of subjects including reading, music, and general knowledge
4. How does a teaching machine give you feedback?When you answer a question, the machine tells you right away if you were correct. This instant feedback helps you learn better and keeps you motivated.
5. Why do teaching machines use small steps and rewards?They use small steps so you can master each part before moving on. The machine also gives a reward for correct answers, which encourages you to keep trying.

Operant Conditioning: A learning process where behavior is strengthened or weakened by consequences.
Programmed Learning: Instructional method breaking content into small, sequential units with feedback.
Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI): Educational software that uses computers to deliver instruction.