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Chan, Amy Y. C.; Caputi, Peter; Jayasuriya, Rohan; Browne, Jessica L. – Behaviour & Information Technology, 2013
The present study examined the relationship between novice learners' counterfactual thinking (i.e. generating "what if" and "if only" thoughts) about their initial training experience with a computer application and subsequent improvement in task performance. The role of anticipated emotions towards goal attainment in task…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Undergraduate Students, Spreadsheets, Computer Literacy
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Tickle, Leonie; Kyng, Tim; Wood, Leigh N. – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2014
The role of universities in preparing students to use spreadsheet and other technical software in the financial services workplace has been investigated through surveys of university graduates, university academics, and employers. It is found that graduates are less skilled users of software than employers would like, due at least in part to a…
Descriptors: Financial Services, Universities, College Role, Technology Education
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Kyng, Timothy; Tickle, Leonie; Wood, Leigh – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2013
Software may be used in university teaching both to enhance student learning of discipline-content knowledge and skills, and to equip students with capabilities that will be useful in their future careers. Although research has indicated that software may be used as an effective way of engaging students and enhancing learning in certain scenarios,…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, College Faculty, Teacher Surveys
Novotna, Jarmila, Ed.; Moraova, Hana, Ed.; Kratka, Magdalena, Ed.; Stehlikova, Nad'a, Ed. – International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, 2006
This document contains the fifth volume of the proceedings of the 30th Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education. Conference presentations are centered around the theme "Mathematics at the Centre." This volume features 59 research reports by presenters with last names beginning between Sac and Zaz:…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Foreign Countries, Symbols (Mathematics), Preservice Teacher Education