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Yildirim, Soner – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 2000
Describes a study that examined changes in preservice and inservice teachers' attitudes toward computers following their participation in an educational computing class and explored factors that contributed to their computer use. Discusses prior computer experience, having home computers, and current use of technology in the school at which they…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Attitudes, Computer Science Education, Prior Learning
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Kellenberger, David W. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1996
Analysis of a questionnaire completed by 222 preservice teachers found that the only effects related to perceived computer self-efficacy were perceived past success and own value, the sum of the value of computers for preservice teachers' own needs and the value of computers for their careers. Discusses implications for preservice programs. (PEN)
Descriptors: Achievement, Computer Attitudes, Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education
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Ertmer, Peggy A.; Addison, Paul; Lane, Molly; Ross, Eva; Woods, Denise – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1999
Examines the relationships between first- (external) and second- (internal) order barriers to technology implementation by observing and interviewing several teachers within a single elementary school who had achieved varying levels of integration. Discusses strategies for technology staff development. (AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Attitudes, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Education
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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
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Mitra, Ananda; Steffensmeier, Timothy; Lenzmeier, Stefne; Massoni, Angela – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1999
Examines two components related to faculty adoption of computers on university campuses: change in use patterns and change in attitudes and opinions. Results show that use and attitudes are multidimensional constructs and that changes happen at different rates for different categories of use. Findings suggest that faculty members need adequate…
Descriptors: Change, Computer Attitudes, Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education
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Reed, W. Michael; And Others – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1995
Describes a study to determine whether attitudes toward hypermedia were changed in prospective and practicing teachers as a result of enrollment in a hypermedia in education class. Results indicate that an enriched unit of instruction on hypermedia can affect students' varying attitudes toward hypermedia. (Author/JKP)
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Computer Attitudes, Computer Literacy, Computer Software
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Snelbecker, Glenn E.; And Others – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1995
Reports on a study that examined the extent to which selected computer-related attitudes, aptitudes, and interests have similar predictive value for the retraining of elementary versus secondary school teachers. Having participants experience ways in which computers can be useful for them provides a framework for learning and understanding…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Attitudes, Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education
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Marcinkiewicz, Henryk R. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1994
Reports on a study examining how well several personal variables predict elementary school teachers' use of computers for teaching. Variables examined included innovativeness, teacher locus of control, perceived relevance of computers, and self-competence in using computers. Data on age, gender, and years of computer experience were also…
Descriptors: Competence, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Attitudes, Computer Literacy