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Peer reviewedTyler, Doris Kennedy; Vasu, Ellen Storey – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1995
Examines the effects of using LOGO, or problem-solving- oriented simulation software on locus of control, self-esteem, and achievement motivation for fifth-grade students. The importance of these variables in predicting LOGO mastery and far-transfer problem-solving ability was also examined. (Author)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Simulation, Elementary Education, Grade 5
Peer reviewedMarcinkiewicz, Henryk R. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1995
This study compared levels of computer use by 170 practicing elementary school teachers with 167 preservice teachers' expected levels of use. Results of questionnaires assessed levels of computer use, self-competence in the use of computers, perceived relevance of computers to teaching, teacher locus of control, and teacher innovativeness.…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Uses in Education, Correlation, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedMarcinkiewicz, Henryk R. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1994
Reports on a study examining how well several personal variables predict elementary school teachers' use of computers for teaching. Variables examined included innovativeness, teacher locus of control, perceived relevance of computers, and self-competence in using computers. Data on age, gender, and years of computer experience were also…
Descriptors: Competence, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Attitudes, Computer Literacy
