Young Children's Skill in Using a Mouse to Control a Graphical Computer Interface.

Crook, Charles

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ERIC Number: EJ454649

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Publication Date: 1992

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Young Children's Skill in Using a Mouse to Control a Graphical Computer Interface.

Crook, Charles

Computers and Education, v19 n3 p199-207 Oct 1992

Describes a study that investigated the performance of preschoolers and children in the first three years of formal education on tasks that involved skills using a mouse-based control of a graphical computer interface. The children's performance is compared with that of novice adult users and expert users. (five references) (LRW)

Descriptors: Age Differences, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Elementary Education, Input Output Devices, Man Machine Systems, Preschool Education, Skill Analysis, Young Children

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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