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Selwyn, Neil – British Educational Research Journal, 1997
Asserts that the assessment of students' ability to use computers should be central to educational computing research, but most studies have relied on vague definitions of what constitutes computer-use ability. Argues that definitions need to be clarified before further research is conducted. Raises methodological issues for further research. (DSK)
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Definitions