The programmed course selects the next topic or phase of study according to previous responses from the student, allowing each student to process at a place directly related to his or her learning capability.

• 计算机中存有预先测定好的学习计划，这些预先编制好的课程能够根据学生回答情况选择下一步学习的标题或阶段，使每个学生以适合自己学习能力的速度进行学习。