NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 3 results Save | Export
Young Children's Ability to Use a Computer Mouse
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Donker, Afke; Reitsma, Pieter – Computers and Education, 2007
Because there is little empirical data available on how well young children are able to use a computer mouse, the present study examined their proficiency in clicking on small objects at various positions on the screen and their skill in moving objects over the screen, using drag-and-drop and click-move-click. The participants were 104 children…
Descriptors: Young Children, Computer Literacy, Computer Peripherals, Kindergarten
A Tool for Measuring and Analyzing End User Computing Abilities.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Cheney, Paul H.; Nelson, R. Ryan – Information Processing and Management, 1988
Discusses the need for a method to measure computer user abilities, and presents an instrument that identifies individuals' technical, modeling, and applications skills. An evaluation of the instrument in terms of validity and reliability is reported, and applications in user education research are suggested. (12 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Computer Literacy, Information Systems, Interviews
A Practical Research Tool for Assessing Ability to Use Computers: The Computer Ability Survey (CAS).
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Kay, Robin H. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1993
Describes a study of 647 preservice teachers in Ontario that used the Computer Ability Survey (CAS) to assess 4 components of computer literacy: software ability, awareness, programming skill, and perceived control. Correlations and validity for the CAS are discussed, and results of a principal-components factor analysis are reported. (Contains 39…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Computer Literacy, Computer Software, Correlation