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Lee, Kwan Min; Liao, Katharine; Ryu, Seoungho – Human Communication Research, 2007
This study examines children's social responses to gender cues in synthesized speech in a computer-based instruction setting. Eighty 5th-grade elementary school children were randomly assigned to one of the conditions in a full-factorial 2 (participant gender) x 2 (voice gender) x 2 (content gender) experiment. Results show that children apply…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Cues, Self Efficacy, Computer Assisted Instruction
Wiburg, Karin – Computing Teacher, 1995
Reviews three articles that discuss the ways gender issues and personal characteristics impact computer use. One paper proposes an alternative to using Likert-style attitude measures to study the computer gender gap, and two articles discuss the personal characteristics of teachers that influence computer use. Related studies are mentioned and…
Descriptors: Computer Attitudes, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology
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Shaw, Graham; Marlow, Nigel – Computers & Education, 1999
Describes a study conducted at the University of North London (England) that used an illuminative approach to evaluate undergraduate students' initial attitudes towards the use of information and communication technology. Discusses results of Honey and Mumford's learning style questionnaire and a factor analysis of student attitudes that included…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Attitudes, Educational Technology
Fishman, Barry J. – 1997
The purpose of this study was to explore variables related to characteristics of high school students using computer-mediated communication (CMC) technology. Student characteristics are explored with respect to gender, academic self-concept, parental education, skill and experience with technology, communication apprehension, and social influence.…
Descriptors: Computer Attitudes, Computer Literacy, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Uses in Education
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Goldstein, Jessica; Puntambeka, Sadhana – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2004
This study was designed to contribute to a small but growing body of knowledge on the influence of gender in technology-rich collaborative learning environments. The study examined middle school students attitudes towards using computers and working in groups during scientific inquiry. Students attitudes towards technology and group work were…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Middle School Students, Educational Environment, Student Attitudes