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Ayersman, David J.; Reed, W. Michael – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1998
Analysis of data from two studies of undergraduates (n12 and n18) enrolled in a hypermedia-in-education course at West Virginia University determined that the group with more hypermedia knowledge more frequently cited nonlinear models, supporting the premise that students require hypermedia experience before they can use nonlinear information…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Research, Educational Technology, Higher Education
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Barron, Ann E.; Hogarty, Kristine Y.; Kromery, Jeffrey D.; Lenkway, Peter – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1999
Examines the relationship between computer use (numbers of computers used for instruction) in Florida schools and student conduct, focusing on these conduct violations related to schooling: assault/battery/robbery, breaking and entry/theft/vandalism, and disorderly conduct/fighting/harassment. Results revealed decreases in conduct violations with…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Crime, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education
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Chiero, Robin T. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1997
This study of 36 K-12 teachers focused on computer use for noninstructional activities and their perspectives on facilitating and impeding factors. Study revealed that computers were used 94% for preparing instructional materials and 58% for finding subject area information. Most common obstacle to computer use was not enough time to learn new…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Computers, Educational Technology
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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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Dugdale, Sharon; LeGare, Owen; Matthews, James I.; Ju, Mi-Kyung – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1998
A study of 38 K-12 teachers at the 1996 summer institute of the Northern California Mathematics Project suggested that a learning environment incorporating technology, facilities for sharing computer solutions, and development of skills with software can foster effective and spontaneous learner-initiated use of technology for mathematical…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Environment, Educational Research, Educational Technology