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Computers in Education; Achieving Equitable Access and Use.
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Nolan, Patrick C. J.; And Others – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1992
This study surveyed 240 students in a New Zealand secondary school on socioeconomic (SES) background, gender, time spent using computers, applications, educational goals, keyboard competency, and attitudes toward computers. No differences were found in computer access across ability, gender, and SES divisions; however, females continue to use…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Computer Software, Equal Education, Foreign Countries
Elementary Students' Use of Electronic Information Services: An Exploratory Study.
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Marchionini, Gary; Teague, Jerry – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1987
Describes study that was designed to explore whether elementary students of different ages could effectively use selected electronic information services. The performances of students in grades two-three and grades four-six in using an online encyclopedia are compared, examples of searches are presented, and suggestions for further research are…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Age Differences, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction
Computers and Teachers: Factors Influencing Computer Use in the Classroom.
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Marcinkiewicz, Henryk R. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1994
Reports on a study examining how well several personal variables predict elementary school teachers' use of computers for teaching. Variables examined included innovativeness, teacher locus of control, perceived relevance of computers, and self-competence in using computers. Data on age, gender, and years of computer experience were also…
Descriptors: Competence, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Attitudes, Computer Literacy