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Publication Date: 2012
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Community Colleges in the Information Age: Gains Associated with Students' Use of Computer Technology
Anderson, Bodi; Horn, Robert
Journal of Educational Computing Research, v47 n1 p51-65 2012
Computer literacy is increasingly important in higher education, and many educational technology experts propose a more prominent integration of technology into pedagogy. Empirical evidence is needed to support these theories. This study examined community college students planning to transfer to 4-year universities and estimated the relationship between students' use of technology and their self-reported educational and technology gains. In doing so, this study provides valuable information for 4-year university and community college administrators, instructors, and students. Results indicate a significant relationship between students' use of technology for academic purposes and self-reported educational gains as well as technological gains. These results add support to claims of the need for a more symbiotic relationship between technology and pedagogy. Implications are discussed for how to better prepare community college students for successful transfer to 4-year institutions. Suggestions on how close the gap between high and low technology users are also discussed. (Contains 3 tables.)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computers, Educational Technology, Community Colleges, College Students, College Transfer Students, Correlation, Achievement, Information Literacy, Questionnaires, Internet, Computer Uses in Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Two Year Colleges
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Language: English
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