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Programming: Impact on Computer Literacy Training for Teachers.
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Thompson, Carla J.; Friske, Joyce S. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1988
Describes study that investigated the impact that varying levels of programing had on teachers participating in computer literacy training coursework. Models of computer literacy are described, the use of the Minnesota Computer Literacy and Awareness Assessment is explained, and implications of the results for teacher training are discussed. (12…
Descriptors: Analysis of Covariance, Computer Literacy, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
The Effects of Hypermedia Instruction on Stages of Concern of Students with Varying Authoring Language and Prior Hypermedia Experience.
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Reed, W. Michael; And Others – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1995
Describes a study to determine whether attitudes toward hypermedia were changed in prospective and practicing teachers as a result of enrollment in a hypermedia in education class. Results indicate that an enriched unit of instruction on hypermedia can affect students' varying attitudes toward hypermedia. (Author/JKP)
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Computer Attitudes, Computer Literacy, Computer Software
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
Computer Anxiety in Educators Learning to Use the Computer: A Preliminary Report.
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Honeyman, David S.; White, Warren J. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1987
Presents results of a study designed to measure the extent to which factors including age, sex, and previous experience with computers influenced the levels of anxiety experienced by teachers and school administrators learning to use computers. Results indicate that beginning adults require adequate time working with computers to lower anxiety…
Descriptors: Administrators, Adult Learning, Age Differences, Computer Anxiety