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Analogical Reasoning: A Cognitive Consequence of Programming?
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Zirkler, Dieter; Brownell, Gregg – Computers in the Schools, 1991
Undergraduates in a computer literacy class were pretested on analogical reasoning skills. One section then received LOGO programing instruction, and the other section received nonprograming instruction on computer uses in education. Posttest results indicated that analogical reasoning skills development is a consequence of LOGO programing and…
Descriptors: Analogy, Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education, Higher Education
The Effects of Prior Experience and Instructional Format on Teacher Education Students' Computer Anxiety and Performance.
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Reed, W. Michael; Overbaugh, Richard C. – Computers in the Schools, 1993
Describes a study of teacher education students at West Virginia University that was conducted to determine the effects of a computer-awareness learning module, instructional format, and prior computer use on computer anxiety. The relationships among performance, computer anxiety, and prior experience are also discussed. (Contains 12 references.)…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Analysis of Variance, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy
Critical Thinking Ability and Prior Experience as Predictors of Reduced Computer Aversion.
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Hadfield, Oakley D.; Maddux, Cleborne D.; Love, Glendel D. – Computers in the Schools, 1997
Describes a study that examined potential predictor variables and their relationship to computer aversion among preservice teachers. It was hypothesized that prior experience, ownership of a personal computer, and critical thinking ability would be negatively related to computer aversion, and that an introductory computer literacy course would…
Descriptors: Computer Anxiety, Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education, Computer Uses in Education