Have you ever used a computer program to facilitate learning? Computer-assisted learning is an ever-growing field with ramifications that could change someone’s life. Computer-assisted learning (CAL) doesn’t require human mediation after development of the framework and content. Once the infrastructure of the software is developed, content-creators, either part of the company or crowd-sourced, provide the learning material. Computer-assisted learning is the future. Because of circumstances like COVID-19, computer-assisted learning has become widespread due to the need for virtual education.

One of the appealing aspects of computer-assisted learning is that students can receive immediate feedback. Whether working multiple-choice questions or playing a game, students can receive a quick response stating whether they are on the right track or not. CAL enables an opportunity for customization because one can identify their strengths or weaknesses. The option to obtain comments rapidly is something that even a teacher cannot offer due to large class sizes and time constraints.

Next, an extenuating feature of CAL is the ability to create visualizations. It is much easier to view 3D objects or generate visuals of scenarios to help students learn on assisted learning software. Languages like Java and HTML can create detailed images to demonstrate concepts. Image generation is especially beneficial to visual learners, who make up 65% of the general population (Atlassian).

CAL has uses in numerous scenarios. CAL groups both kindergarteners watching television programs to learn counting and doctors interacting with simulations to perform procedures. A common use of CAL is for language learning. Today, several language-learning applications teach us a new language and communicate with people all over the world. Overall, CAL is an advantageous tool that is here to stay to help inform the world.