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Hazari, Sunil I.; Reaves, Rita R. – Computers and Education, 1994
Describes a study of undergraduates that was conducted to determine students' preferences toward Graphical User Interface versus Command Line Interface during computer-assisted instruction. Previous experience, comfort level, performance scores, and student attitudes are examined and compared, and the computer use survey is appended. (Contains 13…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Higher Education
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Sanders, Susan E. – Computers and Education, 1992
Describes a Post-Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) course in the United Kingdom that was offered to develop teachers' computer use and skills. Results of four questionnaires that evaluated skills before the course and after one year of teaching are discussed, and requirements for information technology skills are examined. (five references)…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Databases, Evaluation Methods
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Winnans, Cynthia; Brown, Deborah Sardo – Computers and Education, 1992
Results of a survey of fourth and fifth grade teachers regarding computer use are reported in the following areas: educational background and comfort level; perceptions about improving computer implementation; knowledge of the computer curriculum; instructional planning sources; and views on accountability in computer education. The questionnaire…
Descriptors: Accountability, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science Education, Educational Background
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Brown, Robert M.; And Others – Computers and Education, 1989
Describes study that investigated the impact of computer ownership and lab attendance on College of Business students' performance on an examination and in an introductory course on information systems. Results indicated that both owning a computer and attending lab sessions were associated with a student earning a better course grade. (10…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Analysis of Variance, Attendance Patterns, Business Education
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Herrmann, Robert W. – Computers and Education, 1989
Discusses results of a survey of Virginia's public high schools that was conducted to determine the progress that had been made in integrating computers into the classroom based on the 1984 guidelines released by the Virginia Department of Education. Difficulties with hardware and software, teacher characteristics, and teacher training are…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science Education, Courseware, Guidelines
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Reynolds, Sharon B.; Dansereau, Donald F. – Computers and Education, 1990
Explains the combination of hypertext and knowledge maps into hypermaps, and describes a study of undergraduates learning statistical material that compared the effectiveness of using hypertext versus hypermaps. Recall, reference time and accuracy, and student satisfaction are investigated, and needs for further studies are suggested. (10…
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Correlation
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Orey, Michael; And Others – Computers and Education, 1994
Describes the use of a commercial hypermedia package for the development of an intelligent tutoring system (ITS) for the Army's Mobile Subscriber Remote Telephone. Time comparisons with an ITS developed by programmers are discussed; users' evaluations of the two versions are described; and questionnaires used in the study are appended. (Contains…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Authoring Aids (Programming), Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction