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Su, Jun-Ming; Lin, Huan-Yu – Educational Technology & Society, 2015
In recent years, software operating skills, the ability in computer literacy to solve problems using specific software, has become much more important. A great deal of research has also proven that students' software operating skills can be efficiently improved by practicing customized virtual and simulated examinations. However, constructing…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Simulation, Simulation
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Akbiyik, Cenk – Educational Technology & Society, 2012
Throughout this study, tutorial and demonstration methods in photo editing instruction were compared. The instruction method was the independent variable of the study while cognitive load, state anxiety level, student performance, student achievement, and task duration were dependent variables. The research was conducted with 62 undergraduate…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Technology, Computer Science Education
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Grant, Donna M.; Malloy, Alisha D.; Murphy, Marianne C. – Journal of Information Technology Education, 2009
In this technology intensive society, most students are required to be proficient in computer skills to compete in today's global job market. These computer skills usually consist of basic to advanced knowledge in word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet applications. In many U.S. states, students are required to demonstrate computer…
Descriptors: Introductory Courses, Student Attitudes, Computer Oriented Programs, Labor Market
Spires, Hiller A.; Lee, John K.; Turner, Kimberly A.; Johnson, Janet – Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 2008
Growing consensus among policy makers and educators alike suggests that our education system must be transformed to address the needs of a global society as well as the needs of the 21st century student. Often overlooked as a resource, students can contribute a valuable perspective on education. The purpose of this study, therefore, was to learn…
Descriptors: Focus Groups, Faculty Development, Educational Technology, Computer Uses in Education
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Stogryn, Daniel E. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1989
Reports on a comparison of computer instruction at Japanese and American universities and colleges. Discusses hardware, education of students, computer graphics, and cooperative efforts. States that computer hardware in Japan is of high quality, abundant, and inexpensively accessed, and in America there is a stronger, direct instructional…
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Comparative Education, Computer Graphics
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Whiting, John – Educational and Training Technology International, 1989
Reports on a study of university students that evaluated presentation styles in computer-assisted learning (CAL) and computer-based training (CBT) programs. Monochrome and colored textual presentations are compared, differences between computer-naive and computer-literate users are explored, and implications for the design of CAL and CBT programs…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Literacy
Jha, Swati; Chatterjee, Shiffon – International Education Journal, 2005
In developing countries like India, the onus of development lies mainly with the government, which faces the predicament of multiple demands and limited resources. This leads to a situation where even fundamental objectives such as basic literacy for all are not met. On the other hand, there exists a vibrant private sector, which has resources and…
Descriptors: Private Sector, Access to Computers, Information Technology, Foreign Countries
Leh, Amy Sheng Chieh – 1999
This study examined whether children communicate themselves via visual images and whether adults can better understand children by viewing images they use to express themselves. An extracurricular course was designed to help students become familiar with computers and the Internet; objectives included creating a word document, sending and reading…
Descriptors: Action Research, Children, Computer Graphics, Computer Literacy
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Moore, John W.; Mitchem, Cheryl E. – Journal of College Teaching & Learning, 2004
This paper provides a model of course-embedded assessment for use in an undergraduate Accounting Information Systems course, and reports the results obtained from implementation. The profession's educational objectives are mapped to specific computer skills and assignments, to provide direct evidence of learning outcomes. Indirect evidence of…
Descriptors: Information Technology, Accounting, Self Efficacy, Undergraduate Students