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Gender Differences in Student Attitudes toward Computers.
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Young, Betty J. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 2000
This study reports the development of a student computer attitude survey that highlighted gender differences in computer attitudes of middle and high school students. Examines confidence, perception of computers as male domain, positive teacher attitudes, negative teacher attitudes, and perceived usefulness of computers. The computer attitude…
Descriptors: Computer Attitudes, Gender Issues, Measures (Individuals), Middle Schools
Nebraska High School Students' Computer Skills and Attitudes.
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Houtz, Lynne E.; Gupta, Uma G. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 2001
Describes a study that used a survey with many open-ended questions to investigate possible differences between high school males and females and racial groups in coeducational and same-sex schools in Nebraska in their attitudes, use, and career interest in technology. Hispanics showed a significantly higher interest in computer careers. Sample of…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Computer Attitudes, High School Students, High Schools
Integrating Technology into Preservice Literacy Instruction: A Survey of Elementary Education Students' Attitudes toward Computers.
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Abbott, Judy A.; Faris, Saundra E. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 2000
Examined attitudes toward the use of computers by preservice teachers before and after a literacy course that required the use of technology. Results suggest that increases in positive attitudes may have resulted from instructional approaches, meaningful assignments, and supportive faculty. Includes recommendations for instrument use in evaluating…
Descriptors: Assignments, Computer Attitudes, Information Literacy, Measures (Individuals)
The Effects of Hypermedia Instruction on Stages of Concern of Students with Varying Authoring Language and Prior Hypermedia Experience.
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Reed, W. Michael; And Others – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1995
Describes a study to determine whether attitudes toward hypermedia were changed in prospective and practicing teachers as a result of enrollment in a hypermedia in education class. Results indicate that an enriched unit of instruction on hypermedia can affect students' varying attitudes toward hypermedia. (Author/JKP)
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Computer Attitudes, Computer Literacy, Computer Software
A Longitudinal Study of Student Attitudes toward Computers: Resolving an Attitude Decay Paradox.
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McKinnon, David H.; Nolan, C. J. Patrick; Sinclair, Kenneth E. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 2000
Describes results of an integrated curriculum project in New Zealand that generated paradoxical results regarding student motivation and attitudes toward computer use during junior high school, where attitudes became less positive. Examines implications for the design and implementation of curriculum projects involving student use of computer…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Attitudes, Curriculum Development
Socioeconomic Status, Parents' Sex-Role Stereotypes, and the Gender Gap in Computing.
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Shashaani, Lily – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1994
Describes a study that examined the effect of family socioeconomic status (SES) and parental sex stereotypes and behaviors on high school students' attitudes toward computers. Highlights include gender differences in student attitudes; the effect of parental encouragement; and the effect of SES on parents' beliefs and behavior. (68 references)…
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Computer Attitudes, Correlation, Family Role
Human-Supplied versus Computer-Supplied Feedback: An Empirical and Pragmatic Study.
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Croy, Marvin J.; And Others – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1994
Reports on a study of 29 students of deductive logic that compared instructor-supplied and computer-supplied diagnostic feedback used with computer-assisted instruction programs. Dependent measures included exam performance, class attendance and responsiveness, and attitudes toward the instructor, computers, other students, and the course.…
Descriptors: Attendance, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Attitudes, Educational Diagnosis