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Exploring Gender Differences on General and Specific Computer Self-Efficacy in Mobile Learning Adoption
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Bao, Yukun; Xiong, Tao; Hu, Zhongyi; Kibelloh, Mboni – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2013
Reasons for contradictory findings regarding the gender moderate effect on computer self-efficacy in the adoption of e-learning/mobile learning are limited. Recognizing the multilevel nature of the computer self-efficacy (CSE), this study attempts to explore gender differences in the adoption of mobile learning, by extending the Technology…
Descriptors: Gender Differences, Self Efficacy, Computer Literacy, Telecommunications
PCs for Families: A Study of Early Intervention Using Networked Computing in Education.
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Reaux, Ray A.; Ehrich, Roger W.; McCreary, Faith; Rowland, Keith; Hood, Susan – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1998
Discusses the PCs for Families experiment, a longitudinal quantitative and ethnographic study of networked computing in the fifth-grade classroom examining how networked computing affects students' educational achievements, attitude and professional development of teachers and support instructors, and how families support students and react to the…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Attitudes, Computer Networks, Early Intervention
A Study of Word Processing Experience and Its Effects on Student Essay Writing.
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Wolfe, Edward W.; And Others – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1996
Investigates how word processing experience influences tenth grade student performance on a writing assessment. Examines factors influencing a student's decision about using word processors for writing; relationship between experience with the technology and scores on word processed essays; and differences in length, neatness, mechanical…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Attitudes, Essays, Grade 10
An Examination of the Factor Structures of the Computer Attitude Scale.
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Nash, John B.; Moroz, Pauline A. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1997
This study, utilizing data from 208 educators, obtained estimates of the reliability of the four subscale version of the 40-item Computer Attitude Scale (CAS); provided detailed information regarding the factor patterns of the CAS subscales; and provided evidence about the differential validity of the CAS among four groups with differing intensity…
Descriptors: Computer Anxiety, Computer Attitudes, Computer Literacy, Evaluation Methods
Gender Differences in Self-Efficacy and Attitudes toward Computers.
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Busch, Tor – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1995
Investigates gender differences in computer use among 147 college students. Students completed a questionnaire designed to measure self-efficacy, computer anxiety, computer liking, and computer confidence. Results indicate gender differences in perceived self-efficacy in word processing and spreadsheet software. No gender differences were found in…
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Students, Computer Anxiety, Computer Attitudes
Education Students' Perceptions of Computers: A Cross-Cultural Study
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Huang, Shwu-Yong L. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2003
This study investigates education students' perceptions of computers and the factors affecting their perceptions among education students in the United States and Taiwan. Sample subjects were 360 students from six colleges of education in the two places. The results reveal that there were significant differences. Education students in the United…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Computer Uses in Education, Schools of Education, Student Attitudes
The Reliability and Validity of the Bath County Computer Attitude Scale.
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Francis, Leslie J.; Evans, Thomas E. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1995
The Bath County Computer Attitude Scale was designed to assess attitudes of students in grades 4-12 toward 5 areas: general computer use, computer-assisted instruction, programming and technical concepts, social issues surrounding computer use, and computer history. The reliability and validity of the instrument is examined. (62 references)…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Attitudes, Computers