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Littlejohn, A.; Beetham, H.; McGill, L. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2012
This paper describes a literature review, institutional audit and analysis of practice in the area of digital literacy provision, based on research across the UK Higher Education sector. It concludes that institutions need to place greater value on "literacies of the digital", and better prepare their students and their own…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Foreign Countries, Theory Practice Relationship, Literature Reviews
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Plowman, L.; Stephen, C. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2007
The aim of this study was to explore how guided interaction could create opportunities for learning with information and communication technologies (ICT) for children aged three and four. The study was grounded in the naturalistic environment of the playroom, in a context of free play and child-initiated activity, and focused on interventions…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Information Technology
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Kay, Robin – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2007
A comprehensive, formal comparison of strategies used by preservice teachers to learn how to use new technology has yet to be researched. Understanding the relative strengths and weakness of learning strategies would provide useful guidance to educators and students. The purpose of the current study was to explore the effectiveness of four…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Learning Strategies, Discovery Learning, Computer Literacy
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Horne, J. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2007
Abstract Research has demonstrated girls outperform boys on conventional literacy tests. The present studies concern gender differences on computerised educational tests. Seventy-one children were tested using LASS Secondary and a set of seven conventional measures. No significant gender differences were found on any of the LASS Secondary modules,…
Descriptors: Achievement Rating, Children, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Testing
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Hall, Ian; Higgins, S – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2005
Students involved in the interactive whiteboard (IWB) evaluation, sponsored by the Centre for British Teachers (CfBT), were interviewed in regard to their perceptions about IWBs. Twelve group interviews (72 students) were conducted between January and Easter 2004 with Year 6 students (between 10 and 11 years of age) in six Local Education…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Access to Computers, Educational Technology, Interviews
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Robertson, J. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 1996
Discusses the issues and problems involved in effectively preparing new teachers to integrate information technology into all aspects of teaching, especially curriculum development. Provides a list of suggestions and conclusions to aid in the integration and support of information technology training for teachers during their formal education.…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Course Content, Curriculum Development