Updated 27th February 2002
(2) What makes computer-based learning and multimedia materials effective as means of learning.
Consultant on IT matters and the design of interactive test items for the World Class Tests Project (Mathematics) based in the Assessment and Evaluation Unit in the School of Educations. This project is funded under the auspices of the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority.
Wiegand P.A. and Tait K. (1999). Promoting children's collaborative learning in cartography with a software mapping tool. Presented at the 19th International Cartographic Association Conference, Ottawa, 16-21 August 1999
Harlock, S.C., Smith J.A. and Tait K. (1999) Introduction to Textiles 2.1 School of Textiles Industries, University of Leeds. [A number of other people at the University of have contributed to the development of this software.]
Tait, K. (1998). Replacing lectures with multimedia CBL: student attitudes and reactions. Instructional Science Vol. 26 pp. 409-438
Kevelighan, E.H, Duffy S. R. G., Harris, R. M., Cole, A. J., Tait, K. & Hartley, J. R. (1998). An innovative special study module utilizing computer-based learning in obsetrics and gynaecology Medical Teacher Vol. 20, No. 5, pp. 442-444
Ravenscroft A., Tait K. & Hughes I. E. (1998). Beyond the Media: Towards Epistemic Interactions through Guided Integration. Computers in Education, Vol. 30 Nos. 1/2 pp. 49-56
Tait, K. (1997). When the chalk squeaks... Association for Learning Technology Newsletter (ALT-N) 18, p6
Hughes, I.E. and Tait, K. (1997). Pharmacology MCQ Bank. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning in Dentistry Vol 2. No. 1.
Tait, K. (1997). Tait K. (1996). Guide to the Creation and Editing of Formats. IDC Technical Report 9, Computer Based Learning Unit, The University of Leeds, (October 1996)
Tait K. (1996). User Manual. IDC Technical Report 8, Computer Based Learning Unit, The University of Leeds, (October 1996)
Tait K. (1996). Introduction to IDC. IDC Technical Report 7, Computer Based Learning Unit, The University of Leeds, (May 1996)
Tait, K. (1996). 30 years of CAL, or is it CBL? No, its CAI ... GeoCal No. 14 p11. ISSN 1354-4292
Tait, K. (1996) TLTP? I'm afraid that was before my time. Association for Learning Technology Newsletter (ALT-N) 14, p6
Tait, K. (1996). An example of "Large Scale" Multimedia Courseware". Proceedings of the UK Toolbook Conference 95. 130-139. ISBN 0 86292 452 9
Tait K. (1995). The Pharmacology MCQ Source Library. IDC Technical Report 6, Computer Based Learning Unit, The University of Leeds, (October 1995)
Tait K. (1995). The MCQ Authoring Kit. IDC Technical Report 5, Computer Based Learning Unit, The University of Leeds, (October 1995)
Tait K. (1995). The Pharmacology MCQ Bank. IDC Technical Report 4, Computer Based Learning Unit, The University of Leeds, (August 1995)
Tait K. (1995). The Interactive Document Compiler (Version 3.02, Sampler 3.0c). IDC Technical Report 2, Computer Based Learning Unit, The University of Leeds, (May 1995)
Tait K. (1995). The Interactive Document Compiler (Version 3.0): A Brief Guide to the Creation and Editing of Formats. IDC Technical Report 3, Computer Based Learning Unit, The University of Leeds, (May 1995)
Tait, K. (1995). Are templates what we need? How to allow courseware to evolve. Proceedings of the UK Toolbook User Conference 94. Centre for Computing in Economics, University of Bristol, March 1995
Pilkington R. and Tait K. (1995). Supporting learning from medical simulations. In R Moyse and Reimann Simulations for Learning: Design, Development and Use. Report of the AI-ED93 Workshop published as Research Report No 110, Institute of Pyschology, University of Frieburg, Germany. January 1995.
Tait, K., (1994). DISCOURSE: The design and production of simulation based learning environments. In T. de Jong and L. Sarti (eds) Design and Production of Multimedia and Simulation-based Learning Material, 113-131. Dordrecht: Kluwer.
Tait, K., (1992). The description of subject-matter and instructional methods for computer-based learning. In Dijkstra, S., Krammer, H. P. M. and Merrienboer, J. J. G. van, Instructional Models in Computer-Based Learning Environments. Springer-Verlag, Berlin
De Jong, T, Tait, K and Van Joolingen, W (1991). Authoring for intelligent simulation based instruction: a model based approach. In Cerri, S A and Whiting, J (Eds) Learning
Technology in the European Communities, 619-637. Dordrecht: Kluwer Academic Publishers.
Goodyear P and Tait K, (1991). Learning with Computer-Based Simulations: Tutoring and Student Modelling Requirements for an Intelligent Learning Advisor. In Carretero M, Pope M, Simons R, and Pozo J I (Eds) Learning and Instruction: European Research in an International Context Vol. III, 463-482. Oxford: Pergamon.
Tait, K. and Hughes, I.E.(1984) Some experiences in using a computer-based learning system as an aid to self-teaching and self-assessment. Computers and Education, 8, 3, 271-278.
Tait, K. (1984). The building of a computer-based teaching system. Computers and Education, 8, 1, 15-19.
Tait K, Hartley J R, and Anderson R C, (1973). Feedback procedures in computer assisted arithmetic instruction. British Journal of Educational Psychology, 43, 2, 161-171.
Personal Details
I graduated in mathematics and then taught in schools for a little over four years before joining the Computer Based Learning Project (as it was then called) on 1st January 1970. Retired from full-time work in the ComputerBased Learning Unit 31st March 2001. Now working part-time on various things including World Class Tests, interactive multimedia, and some teaching.