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Bray, David W. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1985
In August 1984, each member of the entering freshman class at Clarkson University received a Zenith Data Systems Z-100 PC desktop computer. Although there have been some problems (such as losing homework due to one power failure), results of a student survey indicate overall positive attitudes toward the experience. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Higher Education, Microcomputers, Program Implementation
Download full textHerrmann, Andrea W. – 1984
The computer represents an instrument of change for students and teachers alike. For most students learning to use the computer to write, the writing process is temporarily more difficult and stressful and capable of creating a highly charged, emotional trauma for the writer. The constraints of learning what keys to push and how to get out of…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Computer Assisted Instruction, Higher Education, Microcomputers
Collis, Betty – Computing Teacher, 1985
Summarizes results of a study measuring eighth- and twelfth-grade students' attitudes toward computers. Sex and age differences, computer literacy course impact, and correlation of student attitudes toward computers and mathematics and science are assessed. A table giving means and standard deviations of responses to survey items is included. (MBR)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Computer Literacy, Correlation, Grade 12
Wood, James A.; And Others – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1986
Study of algebra students' response to availability of optional interactive computer graphing lessons analyzed responses of both users and non-users. Information sought included number of lessons completed, students' opinions of value and difficulty of lessons, whether students felt threatened by computer use, and relationship of gender and age to…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Algebra, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware
Peer reviewedHarasim, Linda – Canadian Journal of Educational Communication, 1987
Describes study of two online graduate courses designed and delivered via a computer conferencing system at Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE). Advantages and disadvantages based on student responses are examined, new learning strategies for computer-mediated courses are discussed, and topics for future research are suggested.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Developed Nations, Distance Education, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedKrendl, Kathy A.; Broihier, Mary – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1992
Describes a study that examined the evolution of students' perceptions in grades 4 through 10 concerning computers over the course of 3 years. The use of Clark's concept of media attributions is explained; and results related to the three dependent variables of preference, perceived learning, and perceived difficulty are reported. (32 references)…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Secondary Education, Hypothesis Testing
