Learning is a critical worldwide problem for humans, essential  to create a peaceful and happy world. We have serious problems in  learning in both wealthy and poor areas. New approaches to learning  are needed, as the current system may not rise to the new challenges.      This book proposes a new strategy for learning, worldwide and for all  ages of students. Computer-based distance learning would be the major  delivery mechanism, with very large numbers of students. The very  frequent interactions between the student and the computer would be  like that with a skilled human teacher. These interactions would take  place in the student's native language, in both directions. A typical  interaction would be a question to a student, and a free-form student  response. Both voice and keyboard student input would be possible. The  learning programs would work with each student until mastery is  achieved, adapting to the needs of each. Students would be active  learners.     The book begins with the problems and goals of learning. It considers  possible forms of distance learning, looking at the variables  involved, current examples of distance learning, and possible future  forms including examples from science fiction. It then investigates  student interactions, considering both frequency of interactions and  the quality of each interaction. Programs developed in the Educational  Technology Center at the University of California, Irvine, illustrate  the critical idea of tutorial learning with computers. Production of  tutorial learning material and costs for a student hour of learning is  discussed. The book ends with suggestions for future progress.     Current hardware and software is fully adequate for the tasks  described. Development of all required learning units is a major  activity. After this development, both better quality of learning and  lower costs are very likely. Further experimental work is essential to  understand the possibilities.

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