Ubiquitous computing (ubicomp) and the Internet of things (IoT) are turning into everyday household technology at an ever-increasing pace, for example, in the form of connected toys. However, while ubicomp and IoT are changing and shaping children's digital and technological landscape, not much is known about how children perceive these…

Studies indicate that the use of technologies as teaching aids and tools for self-study is influenced by students' attitudes toward computers and their applications. The purpose of this study is to determine whether taking a Computer Literacy and Applications (CLA) course has an impact on students' attitudes toward computer applications, across…

The Adults' Attitudes toward Computers Inventory was completed by 666 adult basic education students prior to the introduction of computers into the learning environment. Results indicate that this population feels little threat from computer technology. Guidelines for reducing computer anxiety are presented. (CH)

Many older adult have an interest in learning to use computers. The study reported in this article examined whether older adults' attitudes toward computers can be influenced by direct, customized computer training. Thirty older participants who registered for introductory computer courses offered at a SeniorNet computer lab completed the…

Many older adult have an interest in learning to use computers. The study reported in this article examined whether older adults' attitudes toward computers can be influenced by direct, customized computer training. Thirty older participants who registered for introductory computer courses offered at a SeniorNet computer lab completed the…

Provides examples of senior management development courses that demonstrate ways in which technology is used to enhance management training; briefly discusses characteristics that distinguish the senior manager target population from other training populations; and describes computer hardware and software characteristics appropriate to training.…