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Peer reviewedPeters, Joseph M.; And Others – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1995
Tests of computer literacy and computer anxiety given to (n=17) preservice teachers in a secondary science teacher preparation course featuring a cognitive science framework with an integrated microcomputer component found increased microcomputer usage 4 years later. Includes follow-up questionnaire. (Author/MKR)
Descriptors: College Students, Computer Anxiety, Computer Literacy, Constructivism (Learning)
Peer reviewedHadfield, Oakley D.; Maddux, Cleborne D.; Love, Glendel D. – Computers in the Schools, 1997
Describes a study that examined potential predictor variables and their relationship to computer aversion among preservice teachers. It was hypothesized that prior experience, ownership of a personal computer, and critical thinking ability would be negatively related to computer aversion, and that an introductory computer literacy course would…
Descriptors: Computer Anxiety, Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education, Computer Uses in Education
Peer reviewedHoneyman, David S.; White, Warren J. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1987
Presents results of a study designed to measure the extent to which factors including age, sex, and previous experience with computers influenced the levels of anxiety experienced by teachers and school administrators learning to use computers. Results indicate that beginning adults require adequate time working with computers to lower anxiety…
Descriptors: Administrators, Adult Learning, Age Differences, Computer Anxiety
