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Skills Required for Participating in CMC Courses: An Empirical Study
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Erlich, Zippy; Erlich-Philip, Iris; Gal-Ezer, Judith – Computers and Education, 2005
The development of new communication technologies and their applications has opened a broad spectrum of options to promote learning, of which a significant one is CMC--Computer-Mediated Communication. Yet, students use this medium to a relatively small extent. Our premise is that the use of these technologies depends on the level of skills and…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Information Technology, Instructional Effectiveness, College Students
Developing the Use of IT within Mathematics through Action Research.
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Tanner, Howard – Computers and Education, 1992
Describes the Information Technology (IT) in Mathematics Project in Great Britain, which surveyed the extent to which IT was used in the teaching of mathematics and examined the extent to which IT skills could or should be taught within mathematics. Experiences with spreadsheets and LOGO are described. (seven references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Action Research, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science Education, Curriculum Development
Gender and Computing: Change over Time?
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Durndell, A.; Lightbody, P. – Computers and Education, 1993
Describes a study of first-year students at a university in Scotland that was conducted to determine their use of computers at home and in school, their knowledge about information technology, and reasons for not studying computing. Results are compared with two earlier studies to examine gender-related differences over time. (Contains 12…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Attitudes