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Zhang, Yixin – Computers & Education, 2007
This paper describes the development and validation of a new 40-item Internet Attitude Scale (IAS), a one-dimensional inventory for measuring the Internet attitudes. The first experiment initiated a generic Internet attitude questionnaire, ensured construct validity, and examined factorial validity and reliability. The second experiment further…
Descriptors: Predictive Validity, Test Validity, Computer Attitudes, Internet
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Kessler, Greg – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2007
Recent research suggests that there is a general lack of a computer-assisted language learning (CALL) presence in teacher preparation programs. There is also evidence that teachers obtain a majority of their CALL knowledge from informal sources and personal experience rather than through formalized preparation. Further, graduates of these programs…
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, Educational Technology, Computer Assisted Instruction, Teacher Education
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Kay, Robin – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2007
Previous research on the effect of technology-based preservice education programs has been assessed by examining changes in computer ability and attitudes. Systematic exploration looking at the effect of these programs on computer use has been noticeably absent. In addition, the role of emotions and use of computers has been largely ignored with…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Computer Uses in Education, Student Teaching, Preservice Teachers
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Sills, Christine; Soden, Kristin – 1997
Although many elementary classrooms have computers, students commonly report that they do not know how to use the them. This study assessed the effectiveness of a computer training program for students to increase their awareness of and comfort level on Macintosh and IBM computers in their classroom. Participating were fifth graders in an…
Descriptors: Computer Attitudes, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Elementary Education
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Nicholson, Kelly; Hancock, Dawson; Dahlberg, Teresa – Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 2007
In the US and many other industrialized nations, far fewer females and minorities enter Information Technology (IT) fields than do males and majority populations. Research has revealed that unsupportive educational environments reinforced by obstructive societal norms and expectations have often contributed to the lack of interest and involvement…
Descriptors: Teacher Education, Faculty Development, Counselor Training, Information Technology
Rockman, Saul; And Others – 1992
"A Computer for Every Teacher" was a project of the Indiana Department of Education to provide each teacher and administrator in four schools with a computer and printer for personal and professional use. This equipment was accompanied by software and realistic amounts of training. Its focus was to improve teacher productivity and to enhance…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Attitudes, Computer Software, Educational Technology