Teaching End-User Applications with Computer-Based Training: Theory and an Empirical Investigation.

Bowman, Brent J.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ501790

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1995

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Teaching End-User Applications with Computer-Based Training: Theory and an Empirical Investigation.

Bowman, Brent J.; And Others

Journal of End User Computing, v7 n2 p12-18 Spr 1995

Reviews the current literature and describes a study of computer-based training (CBT) effectiveness for teaching microcomputer software in a college-level business class. Students were divided into an experimental class (using CBT) and a control group (using traditional lectures). Results indicated experimental students perform as well as control students. (50 references) (Author/AEF)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Business Education, Case Studies, College Instruction, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Control Groups, Experimental Groups, Higher Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Microcomputers

Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative; Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Note: Journal availability: Idea Group Publishing, Olde Liberty Square, 4811 Jonestown Rd., Ste. 230, Harrisburg, PA 17109-1751.