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University Students' Computer Knowledge and Commitment to Learning.
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Geissler, Jayne E.; Horridge, Patricia – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1993
Discusses results of a survey of undergraduate students that investigated their current knowledge of computers and the level of knowledge they would like to have. Attitudes of students who had prior computer courses or who owned a computer were found to be more positive than those of students who did not. (27 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Competence, Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education
Issues and Problems in Teacher Computer Literacy Education.
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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
Relation of Computer Attitudes and Computer Attributions to Enrollment in High School Computer Courses and Self-Perceived Computer Proficiency.
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Campbell, N. Jo; Williams, Janice E. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1990
Describes a study of high school students that presents two exploratory path analyses of potentially relevant variables influencing both computer course enrollment and self-perceived computer proficiency. Computer attitudes and computer attributions are investigated, and implications for designing educational strategies are discussed. (25…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education
Elementary versus Secondary School Teachers Retraining to Teach Computer Science.
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Snelbecker, Glenn E.; And Others – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1995
Reports on a study that examined the extent to which selected computer-related attitudes, aptitudes, and interests have similar predictive value for the retraining of elementary versus secondary school teachers. Having participants experience ways in which computers can be useful for them provides a framework for learning and understanding…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Attitudes, Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education
Enrollment in Computer Courses by College Students: Computer Proficiency, Attitudes, and Attributions.
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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
The Influence of Programming Training on the Computer Literacy and Attitudes of Preservice Teachers.
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Woodrow, Janice E. J. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1992
This pretest/posttest study measured the change in computer literacy and attitudes toward computers among 36 preservice teachers enrolled in an introductory computer training course that was focused on developing programing skills. Independent variables included age, gender, locus of control, final grade in the course, and prior experience in word…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Age Differences, Attitude Change, Computer Literacy