Publication Date
| In 2025 | 0 |
| Since 2024 | 0 |
| Since 2021 (last 5 years) | 0 |
| Since 2016 (last 10 years) | 0 |
| Since 2006 (last 20 years) | 3 |
Descriptor
Source
| Computers and Education | 6 |
Author
| Antonietti, Alessandro | 1 |
| Calcaterra, Andrea | 1 |
| Donker, Afke | 1 |
| Hawkridge, David | 1 |
| Hyun, Eunsook | 1 |
| Kirkup, Gill | 1 |
| Li, Nai | 1 |
| Oosthuizen, H. J. | 1 |
| Reitsma, Pieter | 1 |
| Smith, E. | 1 |
| Underwood, Jean | 1 |
| More ▼ | |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 6 |
| Reports - Research | 3 |
| Reports - Evaluative | 2 |
| Information Analyses | 1 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
| Speeches/Meeting Papers | 1 |
Education Level
| Higher Education | 2 |
| Kindergarten | 2 |
| Grade 1 | 1 |
| Primary Education | 1 |
Audience
Location
| China | 1 |
| South Africa | 1 |
| United Kingdom | 1 |
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Direct linkDonker, Afke; Reitsma, Pieter – Computers and Education, 2007
Because there is little empirical data available on how well young children are able to use a computer mouse, the present study examined their proficiency in clicking on small objects at various positions on the screen and their skill in moving objects over the screen, using drag-and-drop and click-move-click. The participants were 104 children…
Descriptors: Young Children, Computer Literacy, Computer Peripherals, Kindergarten
Li, Nai; Kirkup, Gill – Computers and Education, 2007
This study investigates differences in use of, and attitudes toward the Internet and computers generally for Chinese and British students, and gender differences in this cross-cultural context. Two hundred and twenty Chinese and 245 British students' responses to a self-report survey questionnaire are discussed. Significant differences were found…
Descriptors: Gender Differences, Cultural Differences, Foreign Countries, Internet
Smith, E.; Oosthuizen, H. J. – Computers and Education, 2006
In this paper, we present the findings of a study of attitude changes of entry-level University students towards computers conducted at two South African Universities. Analysis comprised "t" tests to discover differences between the perceptions/attitudes of male and female respondents, English/Afrikaans speakers and those speaking the…
Descriptors: Computer Attitudes, Student Attitudes, Gender Differences, Comparative Analysis
Hyun, Eunsook – Computers and Education, 2005
The aim of the study was to explore characteristics of 5- to 6-year-old kindergartners' peer dynamics during a seven week learning experience in a computer-based technology-rich classroom in the US. The children (9 boys and 9 girls) were placed in pairs by the classroom teacher, based on her perception of the their friendships. Measures of each…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Learning Experience, Peer Teaching, Computer Literacy
Calcaterra, Andrea; Antonietti, Alessandro; Underwood, Jean – Computers and Education, 2005
This study examined the influence of cognitive style, spatial orientation and computer expertise on hypertext navigation patterns and learning outcomes when participants interacted with a hypermedia presentation. A sample of 306 undergraduates was pre-tested both on their cognitive style and on their self-reported frequency and ability in using…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Hypermedia, Spatial Ability, Undergraduate Students
Peer reviewedHawkridge, David – Computers and Education, 1990
Discusses several rationales for the use of computers in elementary and secondary schools, and describes differences in policies and needs in developing and industrial countries. Topics discussed include computer literacy; programing; computer-assisted instruction; student record keeping; administrative functions; industry's interests; cost…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Cost Effectiveness, Developed Nations
