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The Associations between Computational Thinking and Creativity: The Role of Personal Characteristics
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Israel-Fishelson, Rotem; Hershkovitz, Arnon; Eguíluz, Andoni; Garaizar, Pablo; Guenaga, Mariluz – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2021
Computational Thinking (CT) and creativity are considered two vital skills for the 21st century that should be incorporated into future curricula around the world. We studied the relationship between these two constructs while focusing on learners' personal characteristics. Two types of creativity were examined: creative thinking and computational…
Descriptors: Correlation, Thinking Skills, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving
A Study of Word Processing Experience and Its Effects on Student Essay Writing.
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Wolfe, Edward W.; And Others – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1996
Investigates how word processing experience influences tenth grade student performance on a writing assessment. Examines factors influencing a student's decision about using word processors for writing; relationship between experience with the technology and scores on word processed essays; and differences in length, neatness, mechanical…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Attitudes, Essays, Grade 10
Psychological Characteristics of Students Taking Programming-Oriented and Applications-Oriented Computing Courses.
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Charlton, John P.; Birkett, Paul E. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1998
Compares characteristics of students taking programming-oriented versus applications-oriented higher education courses. Topics include computer engagement, programming experience, computing attitudes, a greater gender imbalance in enrollment on the programming-oriented course, the usefulness of psychometric measures, discriminant function…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Attitudes, Computer Science Education, Discriminant Analysis
Age Differences in Computer Anxiety: The Role of Computer Experience, Gender, and Education.
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Dyck, Jennifer L.; Smither, Janan Al-Awar – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1994
Examines the relationship between computer anxiety and computer experience for older (over 55) and younger (under 30) adults. Data were collected from 422 subjects using attitude and anxiety scales. Results indicated that older adults were less computer anxious than younger adults but had less computer confidence. No gender differences were found…
Descriptors: Age Differences, College Students, Comparative Analysis, Computer Anxiety
Effects of Gender Role Identity and Experience on Computer Attitude Components.
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Colley, Ann M.; And Others – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1994
Describes a study of undergraduates conducted at the University of Leicester (England) that examined the effect of prior experience and gender stereotyping on computer anxiety, confidence, and liking. Experience with home computers and evidence of same-sex role modeling within families are discussed, and additional research is suggested. (Contains…
Descriptors: Analysis of Covariance, Computer Anxiety, Computer Attitudes, Correlation
Toward Understanding Student Differences in a Computer Skills Course.
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Houle, Philip A. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1996
Describes a study that examined various characteristics of undergraduate students enrolled in a computer skills course. Variables considered include gender, college major, high school computer courses, other prior computer experience, computer self-efficacy, computer attitude, computer anxiety, and cognitive style. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Comparative Analysis, Computer Anxiety, Computer Attitudes