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Enrollment in Computer Courses by College Students: Computer Proficiency, Attitudes, and Attributions.
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Campbell, N. Jo – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1992
Describes a study of undergraduate students that examined the relationship between selection of college computer courses and self-perceived proficiency in using computers, computer causal attributions, and selected computer attitudes. Gender issues are addressed, correlations between variables are examined, and implications for educators are…
Descriptors: Attribution Theory, Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education, Correlation
Computers and Teachers: Factors Influencing Computer Use in the Classroom.
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Marcinkiewicz, Henryk R. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1994
Reports on a study examining how well several personal variables predict elementary school teachers' use of computers for teaching. Variables examined included innovativeness, teacher locus of control, perceived relevance of computers, and self-competence in using computers. Data on age, gender, and years of computer experience were also…
Descriptors: Competence, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Attitudes, Computer Literacy
Improving Higher Order Thinking Skills by Teaching "with" the Computer: A Comparative Study.
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Cousins, J. Bradley; Ross, John A. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1993
Describes a study that investigated the use of the computer as a tool for improving high school students' correlational reasoning skills. Treatment of experimental and control groups is described; previous studies of tool-mode computer-based instruction are reviewed; and cooperative group learning and student attitudes are discussed. (Contains 44…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Cooperative Learning, Correlation, Grade 10