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A Practical and Theoretical Approach to Assessing Computer Attitudes: The Computer Attitudes Measure (CAM).
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Kay, Robin H. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1989
Describes study conducted at the University of Toronto that assessed the attitudes of student teachers toward computers by using a multicomponent model, the Computer Attitude Measure (CAM). Cognitive, affective, and behavioral attitudes are examined, and correlations of computer literacy, experience, and internal locus of control are discussed.…
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Computer Literacy, Correlation, Foreign Countries
Two Decades of Research on Computer-Managed Instruction.
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Szabo, Michael; Montgomerie, T. Craig – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1992
Presents a context for the study of computer-managed instruction (CMI) and reviews research in the area. Learning theory regarding individualized instruction is discussed; the role of CMI in promoting individualized instruction is examined; and studies conducted at the University of Alberta are highlighted. A chart summarizes major research…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Managed Instruction, Educational Research, Foreign Countries
A Practical Research Tool for Assessing Ability to Use Computers: The Computer Ability Survey (CAS).
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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
An Expert System for Evaluating Exams: A Case Study.
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Ben-David, Arie; Ben-Shalom, Uri – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1994
Describes an expert system designed to simplify evaluation of teacher-authored high school matriculation examination forms for official recognition. Because conventional knowledge-engineering methods were inadequate, a learning-by-example model called the Ordinal Learning Model was utilized. Responses from the system's users during a two-year beta…
Descriptors: Classification, Computer Assisted Testing, Decision Making, Evaluation Methods
Computers in Education; Achieving Equitable Access and Use.
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Nolan, Patrick C. J.; And Others – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1992
This study surveyed 240 students in a New Zealand secondary school on socioeconomic (SES) background, gender, time spent using computers, applications, educational goals, keyboard competency, and attitudes toward computers. No differences were found in computer access across ability, gender, and SES divisions; however, females continue to use…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Computer Software, Equal Education, Foreign Countries
National Trends in Computer Use among Canadian Secondary School Students: Implications for Cross-Cultural Analyses.
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Collis, Betty A.; And Others – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1989
Discusses results of a national survey of Canadian secondary school students that investigated their conceptions of the role of computer technology within the educational system. Topics discussed include equal access; gender differences; patterns in access and usage of home computers; and implications for further research, including international…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Cross Cultural Studies, Educational Trends