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Heithecker, Julia Ann – ProQuest LLC, 2013
The purpose of this quantitative study was to compare the educational effectiveness of online versus in-class computer literacy courses, and examine the impact, if any, of student demographics (delimited to gender, age, work status, father and mother education, and enrollment status). Institutions are seeking ways to produce technologically…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Online Courses, Web Based Instruction, Conventional Instruction
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Edwards, Julie; O'Connor, Patricia A. – Journal of Educators Online, 2011
Integration of informatics competency into a nursing curriculum is important to ensure success throughout the education and career of contemporary nursing students. As enrollment in nursing programs increases, the diverse population of students from many different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds presents a challenge for faculty in…
Descriptors: Nursing Students, Nursing Education, Skill Development, Competence
Hukle, Delena Rae Lang – ProQuest LLC, 2009
Online education has grown substantially over the years because of the flexibility it has given the student in acquiring an education. For many, higher education is now a reality instead of just a dream. With this educational format, traditional and non-traditional students are taking classes to obtain a degree or pursue lifelong learning.…
Descriptors: Reading Comprehension, Cognitive Style, Grade Point Average, Online Courses
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Shen, Pei-Di; Lee, Tsang-Hsiung; Tsai, Chia-Wen – Electronic Journal of e-Learning, 2007
Contrary to conventional expectations, the reality of computing education in Taiwan's vocational schools is not so practically oriented, and thus reveals much room for improvement. In this context, we conducted a quasi-experiment to examine the effects of applying web-based problem-based learning (PBL), web-based self-regulated learning (SRL), and…
Descriptors: Problem Based Learning, Computer Literacy, Web Based Instruction, Foreign Countries