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= History of automated adaptive instruction in computer applications
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The history of automated adaptive instruction in computer applications can be traced through several key developments and phases, spanning several decades. Here's an overview: \#\#\# Early Beginnings (1950s-1960s) 1. **Computers in Education**: The use of computers in education began in the 1950s. Early computer-based training programs focused on drills and practice, often using simple decision trees to tailor instruction based on a user's answers.