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Self-Efficacy and Computers.
Olivier, Terry A.; Shapiro, Faye – Journal of Computer-Based Instruction, 1993
Presents a conceptual analysis of self-efficacy and reviews the literature on self-efficacy in the microcomputer environment. Topics addressed include self-efficacy versus other theories; efficacy versus outcome expectations; and sources of efficacy information, including performance accomplishments, vicarious experiences, verbal persuasion, and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Emotional Response, Experience
Making Computer Instruction Accessible: Familiar Analogies for Female Novices.
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Russon, A. E.; And Others – Computers in Human Behavior, 1994
Describes a study that investigated how to teach computer skills to undergraduate female novice users through the design of an instructional manual that facilitated learning computer skills and increased computer self-efficacy by using familiar analogies. Treatment of the experimental and control groups is explained, and measurement techniques are…
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Females
A Staff Development Model to Encourage the Use of Microcomputers in Science Teaching in Rural Schools.
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Borchers, Carol A.; And Others – School Science and Mathematics, 1992
Documents and evaluates effects of inservice teacher education on rural-school teachers' behaviors and beliefs about microcomputers in science teaching. Describes the ENLIST Micros training program and the beliefs, behavior, and evaluation instruments utilized. Results indicated significant changes in teachers' beliefs toward and use of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Demonstration Programs