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Charlton, John P.; Birkett, Paul E. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1999
A path-modeling approach is adopted to examine interrelationships between factors influencing computing behavior and computer course performance. Factors considered are gender, personality, intellect and computer attitudes, ownership, and experience. Intrinsic motivation is suggested as a major factor which can explain many variables' relationship…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Attitudes, Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education
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Tsai, Meng-Jung; Tsai, Chin-Chung – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2003
Through research data collected from 75 Taiwanese eighth graders enrolled in a computer course, this study revealed that students with higher-order metacognitive skills in monitoring their comprehension, selecting main ideas, and using resources helpful for learning tended to have higher computer achievement, better computer attitudes, and lower…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Anxiety, Computer Attitudes, Computer Literacy
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Gabriel, Roy M. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1985
Reports on test development and validation research in computer literacy among elementary and secondary students. Empirical data collected in testing 3,000 students in grades four, seven, and 11 are presented which evidence psychometric properties of the testing instruments and address questions of interrelationships among student and classroom…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Classroom Techniques, Computer Literacy, Correlation
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Mayer, Richard E. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1997
Gives an introduction to three articles addressing the potential value of a network of after-school computer clubs called the Fifth Dimension. The articles demonstrate improvements in computer literacy (near transfer), ability to understand arithmetic and word problems (medium transfer), and reading and mathematics achievement (far transfer). (AEF)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, After School Programs, Clubs, Computer Literacy
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Blanton, William E.; Moorman, Gary B.; Hayes, Bobbie A.; Warner, Mark L. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1997
Examines the effects of participation in the Fifth Dimension after-school computer program on far transfer achievement in the subject areas of reading and math. Provides evidence that children who participate in the Fifth Dimension master knowledge and skill structures and acquire practices that mediate their performance on global measures of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, After School Programs, Clubs, Computer Literacy
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Tsai, Meng-Jung – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2002
This study of Taiwanese eight graders investigated the impacts of strategic learning, cooperative learning, and their combination on junior high school students' computer achievement, attitudes, and anxiety. Highlights include the interaction between gender and learning context; higher computer anxiety among boys; and the role of the culture of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Anxiety, Computer Attitudes, Computer Literacy
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Mayer, Richard E.; Quilici, Jill; Moreno, Roxana; Duran, Richard; Woodbridge, Scott; Simon, Rebecca; Sanchez, David; Lavezzo, Amy – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1997
Children who attended the Fifth Dimension after-school computer club at least 10 times during the 1994-95 school year performed better on word problem comprehension tests than did non-participating children. Results support the hypothesis that experience in using computer software in the Fifth Dimension club produces measurable, resilient, and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, After School Programs, Clubs, Comparative Analysis