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Download full textSmith, Marian A.; Furst-Bowe, Julie A. – 1993
A study was conducted at the University of Wisconsin (UW)-Eau Claire and UW-Stout in 1992 to assess the computer skills of incoming college freshmen. Information about the students' computer skills was obtained through the use of a questionnaire. The questionnaire was distributed to 92 students at UW-Eau Claire and 86 students at UW-Stout.…
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, College Freshmen, Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education
Ruehr, Ruthann R. – 1987
To provide students with an opportunity to become computer literate, the University of Michigan has required at least one computer-intensive writing class. A fully equipped computer lab has been provided for students who do not own a computer. In order to determine the most effective technique for teaching students how to use the word processors,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Educational Research, Higher Education
Robinson, Rosemary; And Others – 1990
This study described teaching methods in use in computer studies classes, explored the reasons for their use, and explored perceptions of effectiveness. Four main research methods were used: semistructured interviews; observation of teaching; perusal of course documents; and informal collection of information by talking to students and tutors. One…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education, Data Processing
Nieminen, Gayla; And Others – 1987
This two reviews of the literature on computer-assisted instruction (CAI) are intended to provide a general outline of the major issues involved in the use of computers in education. The 1986 review focuses on definitions, computer usage, achievement gains, staff development, and trends, while the 1986-87 update focuses in particular on the…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education
Fortune, Jimmie C.; And Others – 1992
The Educational Research Department at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Blacksburg) attempts to go beyond conventional use of a computer laboratory by offering services to further the educational knowledge of its students. Laboratory staff members demonstrate methods needed to accomplish educational tasks for program…
Descriptors: Computer Centers, Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education, Computer Software
Trueblood, Cecil R.; Flanagan, Kathleen R. – 1983
The experience of Central Pennsylvania's Keystone Central School District (KCSD) illustrated how microcomputers can help solve some of the characteristic problems of rural schools. KCSD's Renovo Elementary School has 3 stand-alone microcomputers and the district's Buckeye High School has 12 networked microcomputers. One major benefit of the…
Descriptors: Communication Problems, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs
