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Gender Differences in Student Attitudes toward Computers.
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Young, Betty J. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 2000
This study reports the development of a student computer attitude survey that highlighted gender differences in computer attitudes of middle and high school students. Examines confidence, perception of computers as male domain, positive teacher attitudes, negative teacher attitudes, and perceived usefulness of computers. The computer attitude…
Descriptors: Computer Attitudes, Gender Issues, Measures (Individuals), Middle Schools
Nebraska High School Students' Computer Skills and Attitudes.
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Houtz, Lynne E.; Gupta, Uma G. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 2001
Describes a study that used a survey with many open-ended questions to investigate possible differences between high school males and females and racial groups in coeducational and same-sex schools in Nebraska in their attitudes, use, and career interest in technology. Hispanics showed a significantly higher interest in computer careers. Sample of…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Computer Attitudes, High School Students, High Schools
Integrating Technology into Preservice Literacy Instruction: A Survey of Elementary Education Students' Attitudes toward Computers.
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Abbott, Judy A.; Faris, Saundra E. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 2000
Examined attitudes toward the use of computers by preservice teachers before and after a literacy course that required the use of technology. Results suggest that increases in positive attitudes may have resulted from instructional approaches, meaningful assignments, and supportive faculty. Includes recommendations for instrument use in evaluating…
Descriptors: Assignments, Computer Attitudes, Information Literacy, Measures (Individuals)