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Umapathy, Karthikeyan; Ritzhaupt, Albert D.; Xu, Zhen – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2020
The purpose of this research was to examine college students' conceptions of learning computer science and approaches to learning computer science and to examine the relationships among these two important constructs and possible moderating factors. Student data (N = 193) were collected using the conceptions of learning computer science and the…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Prior Learning, Learning Motivation, Programming
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Wu, Ting-Ting; Chen, Jian-Ming – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2022
Many countries have incorporated computational thinking (CT) and programming languages into their science and technology courses. Students can improve their CT ability by learning programming languages. Moreover, situated learning enables students to generate knowledge and master problem-solving skills through interaction with situations. This…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Thinking Skills, Programming, Situated Learning
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Huang, Sheng-Bo; Jeng, Yu-Lin; Lai, Chin-Feng – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2021
In recent years, the government has actively set up computer programming courses to train those with the relevant talent; however, the learning performance of the students is not ideal. Therefore, in order to learn programming skills, students usually adopt note-taking strategies because, due to the pressure of the course, the teachers do not have…
Descriptors: Notetaking, Learning Strategies, Cognitive Style, Peer Teaching
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Wang, Xianhui; Xing, Wanli – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2019
The purpose of this study is to design a structural model explaining how elementary students use digital textbooks on mobile devices. This study extends the technology acceptance model framework, with self-efficacy, learning motivation, learning strategies, and parent education level as external variables. Results show that perceived usefulness…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Electronic Publishing, Textbooks, Handheld Devices
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Rivers, Damian J. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2021
Computer-mediated learning initiatives have recently increased due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. Implications are thus created for self-regulation, learning and achievement as computer-mediated learners face unique motivational and metacognitive demands. The current research uses a serial mediation approach to test the effect of goal…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, English (Second Language)
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Wang, Wen-Yen; Huang, Yueh-Min – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2017
English is one of the most important second languages in nonnative English-speaking countries, where learning English usually begins in primary school. To this end, vocabulary learning is regarded as the most fundamental and crucial stage in developing the student's English language capability. While some studies have explored strategies of…
Descriptors: Vocabulary Development, English (Second Language), Elementary School Students, Syllables
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Krendl, Kathy A.; Lieberman, Debra A. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1988
This literature review examines recent research on computers and learning for kindergarten through post secondary levels. The dominant areas of inquiry are: (1) effects on learning; (2) development of cognitive skills; (3) academic motivation and self-esteem; (4) effects of environmental factors on learners; and (5) research methodology. (111…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Educational Environment