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Relationships among Hypermedia-Based Mental Models and Hypermedia Knowledge.
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Ayersman, David J.; Reed, W. Michael – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1998
Analysis of data from two studies of undergraduates (n12 and n18) enrolled in a hypermedia-in-education course at West Virginia University determined that the group with more hypermedia knowledge more frequently cited nonlinear models, supporting the premise that students require hypermedia experience before they can use nonlinear information…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Research, Educational Technology, Higher Education
Changes in Attitudes toward Computers and Use of Computers by University Faculty.
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Mitra, Ananda; Steffensmeier, Timothy; Lenzmeier, Stefne; Massoni, Angela – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1999
Examines two components related to faculty adoption of computers on university campuses: change in use patterns and change in attitudes and opinions. Results show that use and attitudes are multidimensional constructs and that changes happen at different rates for different categories of use. Findings suggest that faculty members need adequate…
Descriptors: Change, Computer Attitudes, Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education
Networking the Home and University: How Families Can Be Integrated into Proximate/Distant Computer Systems.
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Watson, J. Allen; And Others – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1989
Describes study that was conducted to determine the feasibility of networking home microcomputers with a university mainframe system in order to investigate a new family process research paradigm, as well as the design and function of the microcomputer/mainframe system. Test instrumentation is described and systems' reliability and validity are…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer System Design, Family Involvement, Family Role
Categories of Computer Use and Their Relationships with Attitudes toward Computers.
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Mitra, Anandra – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1998
Analysis of attitude and use questionnaires completed by undergraduates (n1,444) at Wake Forest University determined that computers were used most frequently for word processing. Other uses were e-mail for task and non-task activities and mathematical and statistical computation. Results suggest that the level of computer use was related to…
Descriptors: Computation, Computer Attitudes, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Research
Computer Use, Computer Attitudes, and Gender: Differential Implications of Micro and Mainframe Usage among College Students.
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Wu, Yi-Kuo; Morgan, Michael – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1989
Describes study of college students that examined relationships between their attitudes toward computers and amount of computer use. Microcomputer and mainframe computer usage are examined, gender differences are discussed, the need to use computers in classes is considered, and perceived educational benefits and social impact of computers are…
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Attitude Measures, Computer Assisted Instruction, Correlation
Effects of Cooperative Learning and Learner-Control Modes in Computer-Based Instruction.
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Crooks, Steven M.; And Others – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1996
Investigated the effects of cooperative instruction, individual instruction, and learner control of instructional elements (practice items, summary material, review material) on 128 undergraduate students' test performance, attitudes, option use, and student interactions and found that posttest performance was not influenced by either learner…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Cooperative Learning, Drills (Practice), Higher Education