ABSTRACT
The computer experiences of students vary greatly. To help students achieve practical computer literacy while keeping them motivated, we tried computer-assisted instruction with streaming video for the Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel computer software programs. Each student could access a server computer that stored streaming videos and learn how to use the software while watching videos on the computer display. By leaving the explanation of basic operations to the computer, we teachers were could concentrate on the students' more complex questions. Most students gladly participated in our trial study. However, we must keep in mind that some students don't learn as quickly as others and that the quality of the streaming video needs to be improved. This method is useful when a few teachers must teach practical computer literacy to many students.