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Adrian Salguero – ProQuest LLC, 2024
Introductory computer programming (i.e. CS1) is the entry point into the computer science major at higher education institutions worldwide. It introduces foundational concepts to students that are then built upon in future courses. Computer science as a whole has struggled to attract and retain students in the major, particularly women and…
Descriptors: Computer Science, Programming, Introductory Courses, Disproportionate Representation
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Sibley F. Lyndgaard; Corey E. Tatel; Victoria Pham; Julia E. Melkers; Ruth Kanfer – International Journal of Lifelong Education, 2024
For adults engaged in formal learning, self-efficacy judgements may have substantial impact on key learning attitudes and outcomes. A complex systems/person-centric perspective emphasises the importance of contextual features of adult life, yet extant study of self-efficacy is largely constrained to judgements of competence in course activities.…
Descriptors: Self Efficacy, Adults, Masters Programs, Graduate Students
Lindsay Kistler Mattock – Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, 2022
The information professions demand digitally literate practitioners who can navigate the increasingly complex technological environments of libraries and archives. While basic literacy is presumed among graduate students, many students express fear and anxiety when approaching new technologies. These psychological barriers have not been addressed…
Descriptors: Technological Literacy, Anxiety, Computer Attitudes, Library Education
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Nurten Gündüz; Mehmet Sincar – International Journal of Contemporary Educational Research, 2024
The metaverse which is considered as the digital big bang of humanity and the next evolution of the internet is anticipated to offer a living environment for civilization 5.0 and beyond in various domains including education. Each novice technology that enters our daily lives generates also fear, anxiety, and problems as well as hope, benefit, and…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Computer Simulation, Ethics, Computer Security
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Olipas, Cris Norman P.; Leona, Rodibelle F.; Villegas, Andrew Caezar A.; Cunanan, Angelito I., Jr.; Javate, Charles Lawrence P. – Online Submission, 2021
The 21st century has caused numerous significant impacts and advancements in the lives of people. Information Technology (IT) has contributed essential benefits in the different areas of the society. One of the vital skills in developing IT solutions is programming. For many, writing computer programs may be a very challenging task which may…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Programming, Information Technology, Computer Science Education
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Jui-Hung Chang; Chi-Jane Wang; Hua-Xu Zhong; Hsiu-Chen Weng; Yu-Kai Zhou; Hoe-Yuan Ong; Chin-Feng Lai – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2024
Amidst the rapid advancement in the application of artificial intelligence learning, questions regarding the evaluation of students' learning status and how students without relevant learning foundation on this subject can be trained to familiarize themselves in the field of artificial intelligence are important research topics. This study…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Technological Advancement, Student Evaluation, Models
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Yildirim, Osman Gazi; Ozdener, Nesrin – International Journal of Computer Science Education in Schools, 2022
The main goal of the current study is to develop a reliable instrument to measure programming anxiety in university students. A pool of 33 items based on extensive literature review and experts' opinions were created by researchers. The draft scale comprised three factors applied to 392 university students from two different universities in Turkey…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Undergraduate Students, Student Attitudes, Factor Analysis
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Deryakulu, Deniz; Atal-Köysüren, Deniz – Educational Research for Policy and Practice, 2018
This study examines Turkish pre-service Information and Communication Technologies teachers' educational philosophies and occupational anxieties. A total of 800 pre-service teachers participated in the study. Results showed that the predominant educational philosophies among the participants were the existentialism, progressivism,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Preservice Teachers, Educational Philosophy, Anxiety
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McGee, Ebony; Griffith , Derek; Houston, Stacey, II – Teachers College Record, 2019
Background/Context: It is well documented that Black doctoral students in engineering and computing fields experience more stress and strain during doctoral training than their White and Asian peers. However, few studies have examined how Black engineering and computing doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers experience these challenges and…
Descriptors: Anxiety, African American Students, Graduate Students, Doctoral Programs
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Yildirim, Osman; Ozdener, Nesrin – International Journal of Technology in Education and Science, 2021
Computer games are effective instructional tools used in programming courses to increase students' motivation and engagement. This participatory action research aims to redesign the Object-Oriented Programming course in which the first author is both the instructor and researcher to make it more effective and efficient. In the first step of the…
Descriptors: Action Research, Programming, Computer Science Education, Computer Software
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Khouni, Ouarda; Gasim, Aboubaidah; Al Fahdi, Salah; Al Naabi, Ishaq – English Language Teaching, 2022
Research proved that anxiety plays an essential role in foreign language speaking, especially when it comes to speaking in front of others. Learners in the department of English always show a negative attitude in speaking presentations and tasks in full view of people. The aim of this paper is to investigate the factors that contribute to…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Foreign Countries
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Çoknaz, Dilsad; Aktag, Isil – Educational Research and Reviews, 2017
In this study computer self-efficacy of Turkish undergraduate sport management students was investigated. There were a total of 295 sport management students from three universities. Data were collected by survey which was developed by Compeau and Higgins, 1995, translated to Turkish and adapted for students by Aktag, 2013. The results showed that…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Gender Differences, Computer Literacy, Self Efficacy
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Downey, James P.; Kher, Hemant V. – Journal of Information Technology Education: Research, 2015
Technology training in the classroom is critical in preparing students for upper level classes as well as professional careers, especially in fields such as technology. One of the key enablers to this process is computer self-efficacy (CSE), which has an extensive stream of empirical research. Despite this, one of the missing pieces is how CSE…
Descriptors: Longitudinal Studies, Computer Literacy, Self Efficacy, Technology Education
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Shelley, Mack, Ed.; Sahin, Ismail, Ed. – International Society for Technology, Education, and Science, 2022
Education, science, and technology disciplines at all levels have never been more important, more exciting, or more crucial for its broader impacts on human society. The need for advanced technical skills is increasingly pressing to address climate change, combat COVID and other diseases, enhance the infrastructural built environment, grow food…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Foreign Countries, Education, Sciences
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Shelley, Mack, Ed.; Sahin, Ismail, Ed. – Online Submission, 2022
Education, science, and technology disciplines at all levels have never been more important, more exciting, or more crucial for its broader impacts on human society. The need for advanced technical skills is increasingly pressing to address climate change, combat COVID and other diseases, enhance the infrastructural built environment, grow food…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Education, Sciences, Technology
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