End-User Learning through Application Play.

Belanger, France; Van Slyke, Craig

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Publication Date: 2000

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End-User Learning through Application Play.

Belanger, France; Van Slyke, Craig

Information Technology, Learning, and Performance Journal, v18 n1 p61-70 Spr 2000

"Play" with computer applications is form of self-directed, experiential learning. This learning results in improved mental models of applications; application use for work tasks further refines the models. Application play may benefit organizations that invest considerable resources in technology training. (SK)

Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Software, Experiential Learning, Play, Users (Information)

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Language: English

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