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Troyer, Marilyn B. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1988
Identifies and discusses some of the issues and problems associated with computer literacy education for teachers. Topics discussed include the role of technology in education; the role of programing in computer literacy; certification requirements; computer training for teaching educators; teacher attitudes; and classroom implementation of…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education, Educational Technology
A Practical Research Tool for Assessing Ability to Use Computers: The Computer Ability Survey (CAS).

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

Kay, Robin H. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1989
Describes study that compared differences in computer attitudes, degree of computer literacy, locus of control, and commitment to computers between male and female student teachers at the University of Toronto. A literature review of previous studies on gender differences is presented, and the statistical methodology of this study is detailed. (31…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Literacy, Foreign Countries, Higher Education

Campbell, N. Jo – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1992
Describes a study of undergraduate students that examined the relationship between selection of college computer courses and self-perceived proficiency in using computers, computer causal attributions, and selected computer attitudes. Gender issues are addressed, correlations between variables are examined, and implications for educators are…
Descriptors: Attribution Theory, Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education, Correlation

Rubincam, Irvin – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1987
Presents results of a citation analysis of works involving computer applications to education and discusses changing characteristics of the literature over time. Fifty-six frequently cited works are grouped into a taxonomy of 14 topics under four majors themes: implementation; research, development, and evaluation; learning and human cognition;…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Citation Analysis, Classification, Computer Assisted Instruction

Marcinkiewicz, Henryk R. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1994
Reports on a study examining how well several personal variables predict elementary school teachers' use of computers for teaching. Variables examined included innovativeness, teacher locus of control, perceived relevance of computers, and self-competence in using computers. Data on age, gender, and years of computer experience were also…
Descriptors: Competence, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Attitudes, Computer Literacy